US Bridges

N Blue Ridge Pkwy over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Paso Fino TR · Structure no. 142460G00245001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,791
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Blue Ridge Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Blue Ridge Pkwy over Draw 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Blue Ridge Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI S of Paso Fino TR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51609, -97.82262
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,791 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 N Blue Ridge Pkwy over Draw built?

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

What condition is N Blue Ridge Pkwy 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 N Blue Ridge Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 2,791 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Blue Ridge Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns N Blue Ridge Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.