US Bridges

FM 2252 over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150143301006

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,332
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2252 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2252 over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 49,240 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2252
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI N of IH 410
RouteState Highway 2252
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52415, -98.41102
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,332 (2015)
Projected traffic49,240 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 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 FM 2252 over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2252 over Draw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2252 over Draw carry?

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

How long is FM 2252 over Draw?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2252 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.