US Bridges

Red Bud Lane over Drain

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460E00917002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,690
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bud Lane over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Red Bud Lane over Drain in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,640 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRed Bud Lane
CrossesDrain
Location0.75 MI S of US 79
RouteCity Street 122
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51676, -97.61365
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,690 (2010)
Projected traffic24,640 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Red Bud Lane over Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bud Lane over Drain 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 Red Bud Lane over Drain carry?

About 13,690 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Bud Lane over Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bud Lane over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.