US Bridges

Goliad RD over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Loop 13 · Structure no. 150150052101176

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,574
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goliad RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Goliad RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 83 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 15,574 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,240 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGoliad RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.05 MI S of Loop 13
RouteState Highway 13
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35144, -98.43081
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,574 (2020)
Projected traffic17,240 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goliad RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Goliad RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Goliad RD over Drain carry?

About 15,574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goliad RD over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Goliad RD over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.