US Bridges

S Foster RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Sulphur Spg · Structure no. 150150AA0565003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Foster RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying S Foster RD 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 1,525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2027. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Foster RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI S of Sulphur Spg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36011, -98.36228
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2020)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S Foster RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is S Foster 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S Foster RD over Draw carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Foster RD over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S Foster RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.