US Bridges

Forest Creek DR over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of Dbl Crk DR · Structure no. 142460E02985003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Creek DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,830 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForest Creek DR
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI E of Dbl Crk DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5081, -97.62755
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2010)
Projected traffic7,830 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Forest Creek DR over Draw built?

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

What condition is Forest Creek DR over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Creek DR over Draw carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Forest Creek DR over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Creek DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.