US Bridges

FM 973 over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270120003008

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 973 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 973 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 9,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 973
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 973
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32626, -97.56092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,080 (2013)
Projected traffic12,720 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 973 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 973 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 973 over Draw carry?

About 9,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 973 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 973 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.