US Bridges

SH 195 over Drainage

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 5.50 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460044001269

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying SH 195 over Drainage in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 18,456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,838 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 195
CrossesDrainage
Location5.50 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7555, -97.71869
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,456 (2021)
Projected traffic25,838 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 SH 195 over Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 over Drainage 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 195 over Drainage carry?

About 18,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 over Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.