US Bridges

Saddle Trail over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of Broad Oak · Structure no. 150150AA0230001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Trail over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Saddle Trail over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesSaddle Trail
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI SE of Broad Oak
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67358, -98.65749
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Saddle Trail over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddle Trail 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 Saddle Trail over Draw carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Saddle Trail over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Trail over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.