US Bridges

FM 969 over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 130 · Structure no. 142270118601026

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,839
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 969 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 969 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,839 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,310 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 969
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI W of SH 130
RouteState Highway 969
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25481, -97.60721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,839 (2020)
Projected traffic25,310 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 969 over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 969 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 969 over Draw carry?

About 24,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 969 over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns FM 969 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.