US Bridges

FM 3405 over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142460175503004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
331 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,715
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3405 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3405 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2033. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 3405
CrossesDraw
Location2.00 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 3405
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70375, -97.84657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2020)
Projected traffic2,770 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 FM 3405 over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3405 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 3405 over Draw carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3405 over Draw?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3405 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.