US Bridges

Southwest Pkwy over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of Loop 1 · Structure no. 142270B05510001

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,248
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwest Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Southwest Pkwy over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 37 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 19,248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthwest Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI W of Loop 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24485, -97.84329
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,248 (2020)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 Southwest Pkwy over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Southwest Pkwy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Southwest Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 19,248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Southwest Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Southwest Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.