US Bridges

Buttercup Creek Bl over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.8 MI SW of S Bell Blvd · Structure no. 142460G00420002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,307
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttercup Creek Bl over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Buttercup Creek Bl over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,307 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,270 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesButtercup Creek Bl
CrossesDraw
Location1.8 MI SW of S Bell Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49846, -97.83373
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,307 (2015)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Buttercup Creek Bl over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttercup Creek Bl 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 Buttercup Creek Bl over Draw carry?

About 3,307 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buttercup Creek Bl over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Buttercup Creek Bl over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.