US Bridges

Dietz-Elkhorn RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150AA0106001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,764
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dietz-Elkhorn RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Dietz-Elkhorn RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDietz-Elkhorn RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI E of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73117, -98.67775
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,764 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dietz-Elkhorn RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dietz-Elkhorn RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dietz-Elkhorn RD over Draw carry?

About 1,764 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dietz-Elkhorn RD over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Dietz-Elkhorn RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.