US Bridges

A W Grimes Blvd over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Gattis Schl · Structure no. 142460E00048004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,015
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A W Grimes Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying A W Grimes Blvd over 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 28,015 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,690 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesA W Grimes Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI S of Gattis Schl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48877, -97.65072
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,015 (2023)
Projected traffic22,690 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A W Grimes Blvd over Draw built?

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

What condition is A W Grimes Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does A W Grimes Blvd over Draw carry?

About 28,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is A W Grimes Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns A W Grimes Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.