US Bridges

Loop 282 over Drain

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 150070061303019

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,123
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 282 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 282 over Drain in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 282
CrossesDrain
Location0.35 MI N of SH 16
RouteState Highway 282
StateTexas
Coordinates29.03465, -98.57561
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2020)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks27%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Loop 282 over Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 282 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 282 over Drain carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Loop 282 over Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 282 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.