US Bridges

Bulverde RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.50 MI SE of US 281 · Structure no. 150150AA0432006

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,231
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulverde RD over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Bulverde RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 37 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 13,231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2027. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBulverde RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI SE of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67803, -98.43743
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,231 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bulverde RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bulverde 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 Bulverde RD over Draw carry?

About 13,231 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bulverde RD over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bulverde RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.