US Bridges

E 51st ST over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of Manor RD · Structure no. 142270B00132017

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,060
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 51st ST over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying E 51st ST over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,960 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 51st ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI SE of Manor RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29472, -97.68005
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic9,060 (2010)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 51st ST over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 51st ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 51st ST over Draw carry?

About 9,060 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is E 51st ST over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E 51st ST over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.