US Bridges

Bell Meadows DR over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of CR 105 · Structure no. 142460AA1335001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Meadows DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Meadows DR over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,043 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBell Meadows DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI S of CR 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60453, -97.60493
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
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 Bell Meadows DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Meadows DR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Meadows DR over Draw carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bell Meadows DR over Draw?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Meadows DR over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.