US Bridges

SH 95 over Drain

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of FM 972 · Structure no. 142460032003044

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,104
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Drain in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 78 years old, older 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 4,104 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesDrain
Location1.25 MI S of FM 972
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73649, -97.44079
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,104 (2020)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Drain built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 95 over Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Drain carry?

About 4,104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.