US Bridges

Kauffman Loop over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 Miles North of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460AA1201001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,794
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kauffman Loop over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Kauffman Loop over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,794 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKauffman Loop
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 Miles North of SH 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63969, -97.81789
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,794 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kauffman Loop over Draw built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kauffman Loop 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kauffman Loop over Draw carry?

About 1,794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kauffman Loop over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Kauffman Loop over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.