US Bridges

Park Bend DR over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Lp 1 · Structure no. 142270B05755001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,979
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Bend DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Park Bend DR over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,979 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,195 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Bend DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of Lp 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40813, -97.70157
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 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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,979 (2020)
Projected traffic8,195 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Park Bend DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Bend DR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Park Bend DR over Draw carry?

About 5,979 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Bend DR over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Park Bend DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.