US Bridges

Lp 1604 over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150245203023

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
98,587
2020 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 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 98,587 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,840 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLp 1604
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57756, -98.34209
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,587 (2020)
Projected traffic119,840 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lp 1604 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 Lp 1604 over Draw carry?

About 98,587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lp 1604 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.