US Bridges

W Howard LN over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B01649002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,737
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Howard LN over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying W Howard LN over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20,737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Howard LN
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4192, -97.66052
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,737 (2015)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Howard LN over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Howard LN 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 W Howard LN over Draw carry?

About 20,737 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Howard LN over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns W Howard LN over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.