US Bridges

Walton Hill Pass over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270AA2200002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Hill Pass over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Walton Hill Pass over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2027. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalton Hill Pass
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI E of FM 973
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43246, -97.48848
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walton Hill Pass over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton Hill Pass 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Walton Hill Pass over Draw carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walton Hill Pass over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Walton Hill Pass over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.