US Bridges

RM 620 over Drain

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460068301076

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,058
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 620 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying RM 620 over Drain in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 20 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 42,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,246 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRM 620
CrossesDrain
Location1.8 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 620
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50879, -97.7139
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,058 (2021)
Projected traffic62,246 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 RM 620 over Drain built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RM 620 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RM 620 over Drain carry?

About 42,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 620 over Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns RM 620 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.