US Bridges

CR 482 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.24 MI East of CR 481 · Structure no. 142460AA0482001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 482 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 482 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 482
CrossesDraw
Location1.24 MI East of CR 481
RouteCounty Highway 482
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47366, -97.18867
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 482 over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 482 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 482 over Draw carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 482 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 482 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.