US Bridges

Colonial Pkwy over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of N Vista Rdg · Structure no. 142460G01625001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,144
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonial Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Colonial Pkwy over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColonial Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of N Vista Rdg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52919, -97.78457
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,144 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Colonial Pkwy over Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Pkwy 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 Colonial Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 3,144 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Colonial Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.