US Bridges

Dessau RD over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of FM 734 · Structure no. 142270B01462002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,976
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal 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 32,976 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDessau RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.7 MI NE of FM 734
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3966, -97.64311
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,976 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dessau RD over Draw carry?

About 32,976 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dessau RD over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Dessau RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.