US Bridges

Pedernales Falls over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Cool Spr Way · Structure no. 142460D02802001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pedernales Falls over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Pedernales Falls over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPedernales Falls
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of Cool Spr Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72609, -97.75472
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Pedernales Falls over Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pedernales Falls 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 Pedernales Falls over Draw carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pedernales Falls over Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Pedernales Falls over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.