US Bridges

SH 195 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 2.7 MI SE of FM 970 · Structure no. 142460044001270

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 195 over Draw 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,700 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195
CrossesDraw
Location2.7 MI SE of FM 970
RouteState Highway 195
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.80193, -97.7688
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.5 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2015)
Projected traffic22,700 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 Draw built?

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

What condition is SH 195 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 over Draw carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.