US Bridges

S Pleasant Valley over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.18 MI SW of E ST Elmo · Structure no. 142270B02905011

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,789
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Pleasant Valley over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying S Pleasant Valley over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,789 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,850 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Pleasant Valley
CrossesDraw
Location0.18 MI SW of E ST Elmo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20522, -97.74138
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,789 (2020)
Projected traffic7,850 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 S Pleasant Valley over Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Pleasant Valley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Pleasant Valley over Draw carry?

About 5,789 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Pleasant Valley over Draw?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns S Pleasant Valley over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.