US Bridges

Old Settlers Blvd over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of FM 1460 · Structure no. 142460E00857004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Settlers Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old Settlers Blvd over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,200 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Settlers Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI E of FM 1460
RouteCity Street 113
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54661, -97.62875
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2010)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Settlers Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Settlers 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 Old Settlers Blvd over Draw carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Old Settlers Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old Settlers Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.