Lavernia Road over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of FM 1518 · Structure no. 150150AA0522001

Built: 1976; 49 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 62 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 507; 2020 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavernia Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lavernia Road over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2027. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLavernia Road

CrossesDraw

Location1.70 MI E of FM 1518

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyBexar County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.38493, -98.21374

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

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 spans5

Design loadUnknown

Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width46 ft (14 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2020)

Projected traffic670 by 2027

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavernia Road over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavernia Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lavernia Road over Draw carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lavernia Road over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lavernia Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.