US Bridges

Fernspring DR over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Via Sonoma · Structure no. 142460E02925001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
593
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fernspring DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Fernspring DR over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 593 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFernspring DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI E of Via Sonoma
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50028, -97.62082
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fernspring DR over Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fernspring DR 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 Fernspring DR over Draw carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fernspring DR over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Fernspring DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.