US Bridges

Discovery Blvd over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142460G01840001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Discovery Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Discovery Blvd 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 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDiscovery Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI S of FM 1431
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52281, -97.82025
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2010)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Discovery Blvd over Draw built?

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

What condition is Discovery Blvd 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 Discovery Blvd over Draw carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Discovery Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Discovery Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.