US Bridges

CR 424 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.65 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460AA0337004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 424 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CR 424 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 424
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI N of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 424
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61493, -97.30759
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic283 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 424 over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 424 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 424 over Draw carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 424 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 424 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.