US Bridges

Carl Stern DR over Drain

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.18 MI E of FM 685 · Structure no. 142460L01085004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,937
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Stern DR over Drain is a steel culvert carrying Carl Stern DR over Drain 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 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 7,937 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCarl Stern DR
CrossesDrain
Location0.18 MI E of FM 685
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53479, -97.56067
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,937 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Carl Stern DR over Drain built?

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

What condition is Carl Stern DR over Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carl Stern DR over Drain carry?

About 7,937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carl Stern DR over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Carl Stern DR over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.