US Bridges

FM 3405 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 3.15 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142460175503005

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
288 ft
9 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 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 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2033. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 3405
CrossesDraw
Location3.15 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 3405
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70339, -97.8276
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 February 2023.

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 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3405 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.