US Bridges

Wells Branch Pkwy over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Dessau RD · Structure no. 142270G00205001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Branch Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Wells Branch Pkwy over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Branch Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI SE of Dessau RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42394, -97.62461
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 Wells Branch Pkwy over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Branch Pkwy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wells Branch Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wells Branch Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wells Branch Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.