US Bridges

FM 2252 over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.45 MI SW of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150143301009

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,013
2020 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 1988, 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 18,013 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,290 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2252
CrossesDrain
Location1.45 MI SW of Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 2252
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57879, -98.37173
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,013 (2020)
Projected traffic27,290 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1988.

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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2252 over Drain carry?

About 18,013 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2252 over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2252 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.