US Bridges

West Front Street over Hutto Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.37 MI West of FM 1660 · Structure no. 142460L00040001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,440
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Front Street over Hutto Draw is a steel culvert carrying West Front Street over Hutto 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 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 7,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Front Street
CrossesHutto Draw
Location0.37 MI West of FM 1660
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54103, -97.5526
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,440 (2010)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Front Street over Hutto Draw built?

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

What condition is West Front Street over Hutto 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Front Street over Hutto Draw carry?

About 7,440 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Front Street over Hutto Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Front Street over Hutto Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.