US Bridges

Baythorne Drive over Drain

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B07027002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baythorne Drive over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Baythorne Drive over Drain in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBaythorne Drive
CrossesDrain
Location2.5 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15221, -97.74966
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Baythorne Drive over Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baythorne Drive over Drain 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 Baythorne Drive over Drain carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baythorne Drive over Drain?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Baythorne Drive over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.