US Bridges

Parma Street over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460E00860001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parma Street over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Parma Street over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParma Street
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI N of US 79
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54558, -97.60098
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Parma Street over Draw built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parma Street 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 Parma Street over Draw carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Parma Street over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Parma Street over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.