US Bridges

Whitewing (us 183) over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460015104492

Built
2012
13 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitewing (us 183) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Whitewing (us 183) over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2012 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 13 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 6,210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitewing (us 183)
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62802, -97.86449
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,210 (2013)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Whitewing (us 183) over Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Whitewing (us 183) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Whitewing (us 183) over Draw carry?

About 6,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Whitewing (us 183) over Draw?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Whitewing (us 183) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.