US Bridges

Stratford DR over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.60 MI SE of Redbud TR · Structure no. 142270B01403001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,341
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stratford DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Stratford DR over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStratford DR
CrossesDraw
Location1.60 MI SE of Redbud TR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27399, -97.77434
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stratford DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stratford DR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stratford DR over Draw carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stratford DR over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Stratford DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.