US Bridges

Mt Olive RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.60 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 150150AA0541001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Olive RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 920 by 2027. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMt Olive RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.60 MI N of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39234, -98.25187
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic920 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 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 Mt Olive RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Olive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Olive RD over Draw carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mt Olive RD over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Olive RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.