US Bridges

FM 734 over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of US 290 · Structure no. 142270341703029

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,643
2015 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 2003, so it is 22 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 15,643 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,070 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 734
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI NW of US 290
RouteState Highway 734
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34818, -97.58449
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 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 traffic15,643 (2015)
Projected traffic23,070 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2003, making it 22 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 15,643 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 734 over Draw?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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.