US Bridges

SH 45 Wbfr over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460068306491

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,217
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 Wbfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 45 Wbfr over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 23,217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,902 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesSH 45 Wbfr
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48544, -97.65214
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,217 (2017)
Projected traffic35,902 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 Wbfr over Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 45 Wbfr over Draw carry?

About 23,217 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 Wbfr over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 45 Wbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.