US Bridges

FM 1976 over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150189001009

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,663
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1976 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1976 over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 12,663 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1976
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI SW of Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 1976
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53207, -98.30419
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,663 (2022)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1976 over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1976 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1976 over Draw carry?

About 12,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1976 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1976 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.