US Bridges

FM 1957 over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of SH 151 · Structure no. 150150210402015

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,674
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1957 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1957 over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 18,674 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,070 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1957
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI NE of SH 151
RouteState Highway 1957
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44403, -98.66132
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 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 geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,674 (2015)
Projected traffic30,070 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1957 over Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 1957 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 1957 over Drain carry?

About 18,674 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1957 over Drain?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1957 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.