US Bridges

Lp 1604 over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 150150245204062

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,881
2023 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 1983 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 12,881 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,610 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLp 1604
CrossesDraw
Location1.20 MI N of US 87
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38391, -98.23974
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,881 (2023)
Projected traffic12,610 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lp 1604 over Draw built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

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 12,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.