US Bridges

Lp 1604 over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 150150202002010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,664
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 1604 over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,664 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesLp 1604
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23222, -98.59866
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic8,664 (2022)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lp 1604 over Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 over Draw 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 Lp 1604 over Draw carry?

About 8,664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lp 1604 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.