US Bridges

Carl Stern DR over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 1660 · Structure no. 142460L01085002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Stern DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Carl Stern DR over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarl Stern DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI W of FM 1660
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53358, -97.54827
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carl Stern DR over Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carl Stern DR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Carl Stern DR over Draw carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Carl Stern DR over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Carl Stern DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.