US Bridges

Blue Sage Drive over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · At Sandhill Piper ST · Structure no. 142460AA0147006

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Sage Drive over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Sage Drive over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Sage Drive
CrossesDraw
LocationAt Sandhill Piper ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63317, -97.84703
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Blue Sage Drive over Draw built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Sage Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Sage Drive over Draw carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blue Sage Drive over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blue Sage Drive over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.