US Bridges

Dessau RD over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 4.4 MI NE of Rundberg · Structure no. 142270AA1462001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,866
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dessau RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Dessau RD over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 27,866 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDessau RD
CrossesDraw
Location4.4 MI NE of Rundberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40341, -97.63862
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,866 (2020)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dessau RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dessau RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dessau RD over Draw carry?

About 27,866 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dessau RD over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Dessau RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.