US Bridges

North Plaza DR over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Rundberg LN · Structure no. 142270B02295001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Plaza DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying North Plaza DR over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Plaza DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of Rundberg LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35391, -97.68607
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2010)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Plaza DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Plaza DR 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 North Plaza DR over Draw carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Plaza DR over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns North Plaza DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.