US Bridges

FM 2252 over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150143301002

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,332
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2252 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2252 over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,332 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,170 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2252
CrossesDrain
Location2.00 MI N of IH 410
RouteState Highway 2252
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54597, -98.41047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,332 (2015)
Projected traffic35,170 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 2252 over Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is FM 2252 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2252 over Drain carry?

About 27,332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 2252 over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2252 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.