US Bridges

Merrilltown DR over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 1325 · Structure no. 142270313601161

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,145
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrilltown DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Merrilltown DR over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,760 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMerrilltown DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI E of FM 1325
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45008, -97.69753
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,145 (2020)
Projected traffic7,760 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Merrilltown DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Merrilltown DR over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Merrilltown DR over Draw carry?

About 4,145 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Merrilltown DR over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Merrilltown DR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.