US Bridges

Tessera Pkwy over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of RM 1431 · Structure no. 142270L02282001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tessera Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Tessera Pkwy over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTessera Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI S of RM 1431
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48941, -97.99181
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Tessera Pkwy over Draw built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tessera 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tessera Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tessera Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m).

Who owns Tessera Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.