US Bridges

SH 29 over Drain

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 4.00 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142460015103007

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,018
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 over Drain in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 102 years old, older 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 14,018 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,822 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 29
CrossesDrain
Location4.00 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 29
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67503, -97.9362
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,018 (2019)
Projected traffic16,822 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 29 over Drain built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SH 29 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Drain carry?

About 14,018 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.