US Bridges

Republic of Texas over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of SW Pkwy · Structure no. 142270B05800001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,254
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Republic of Texas over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Republic of Texas over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRepublic of Texas
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI NW of SW Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25195, -97.8371
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 inspectionMay 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,254 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Republic of Texas over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Republic of Texas 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 Republic of Texas over Draw carry?

About 2,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Republic of Texas over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Republic of Texas over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.