US Bridges

FM 734 over Draw

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Travis County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270341703020

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,764
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 734 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 734 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 38,764 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,910 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 734
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 734
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40624, -97.67016
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,764 (2020)
Projected traffic50,910 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 734 over Draw built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 734 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 734 over Draw carry?

About 38,764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 734 over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 734 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.