US Bridges

Babcock RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.00 MI SE of Scenic Lp · Structure no. 150150AA0170004

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Babcock RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBabcock RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.00 MI SE of Scenic Lp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62857, -98.65176
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Babcock RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Babcock RD over Draw carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Babcock RD over Draw?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.