US Bridges

S Pleasant Valley over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.27 MI SW of E ST Elmo · Structure no. 142270B02905012

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,607
2018 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 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 5,607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,850 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Pleasant Valley
CrossesDraw
Location0.27 MI SW of E ST Elmo
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20339, -97.7422
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,607 (2018)
Projected traffic7,850 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 S Pleasant Valley over Draw carry?

About 5,607 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Pleasant Valley over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns S Pleasant Valley over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.