US Bridges

CR 480 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.66 MI SW of CR 479 · Structure no. 142460AA0480001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 480 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 480 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 275 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 480
CrossesDraw
Location0.66 MI SW of CR 479
RouteCounty Highway 480
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4893, -97.22681
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic275 by 2031
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 CR 480 over Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 480 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 480 over Draw carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 480 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 480 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.