US Bridges

Bennett Avenue over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.34 MI N of ST Johns · Structure no. 142270B00245003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,264
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Avenue over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bennett Avenue over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,288 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBennett Avenue
CrossesDraw
Location0.34 MI N of ST Johns
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33441, -97.69831
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,264 (2015)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bennett Avenue over Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett Avenue 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 Bennett Avenue over Draw carry?

About 2,264 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bennett Avenue over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Avenue over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.