US Bridges

Bluffstone DR over Drain

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.62 MI N of Old Settlers · Structure no. 142460E01498001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,462
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluffstone DR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bluffstone DR over Drain 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 1,462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBluffstone DR
CrossesDrain
Location0.62 MI N of Old Settlers
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55231, -97.63006
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,462 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bluffstone DR over Drain built?

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

What condition is Bluffstone DR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bluffstone DR over Drain carry?

About 1,462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bluffstone DR over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Bluffstone DR over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.