US Bridges

Buckboard Blvd over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Chisolm Val · Structure no. 142460E00185001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckboard Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Buckboard Blvd over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuckboard Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of Chisolm Val
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49419, -97.68117
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Buckboard Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckboard 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 Buckboard Blvd over Draw carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buckboard Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Buckboard Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.