US Bridges

SH 195 Bus over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.85 MI SE of FM 970 · Structure no. 142460044001006

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 Bus over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 195 Bus over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 99 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 11,410 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,970 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location0.85 MI SE of FM 970
RouteState Highway 195
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82486, -97.78314
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,410 (2013)
Projected traffic15,970 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 195 Bus over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SH 195 Bus 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 195 Bus over Draw carry?

About 11,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.