US Bridges

Orsini Bluffs over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Miletto Dr. · Structure no. 142460D00535003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orsini Bluffs over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Orsini Bluffs over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesOrsini Bluffs
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI S of Miletto Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58558, -97.64214
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orsini Bluffs over Draw built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orsini Bluffs 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Orsini Bluffs over Draw carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Orsini Bluffs over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Orsini Bluffs over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.