US Bridges

SH 45 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of RM 620 · Structure no. 142460068301057

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
129 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 45 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI W of RM 620
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48166, -97.75031
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2013)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure18
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll 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 45 over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 45 over Draw carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 over Draw?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 45 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.