US Bridges

Sam Bass RD over Dry Fork Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142460AA0654001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,765
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Bass RD over Dry Fork Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Bass RD over Dry Fork Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,765 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,340 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Bass RD
CrossesDry Fork Draw
Location0.20 MI N of FM 1431
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54758, -97.76189
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,765 (2020)
Projected traffic11,340 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sam Bass RD over Dry Fork Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Bass RD over Dry Fork 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 Sam Bass RD over Dry Fork Draw carry?

About 6,765 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sam Bass RD over Dry Fork Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Bass RD over Dry Fork Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.