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New Sulphur Spring over Draw

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 1628 · Structure no. 150150AA0569003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,588
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Sulphur Spring over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying New Sulphur Spring over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,588 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Sulphur Spring
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI W of FM 1628
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34973, -98.29986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,588 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 New Sulphur Spring over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Sulphur Spring 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 New Sulphur Spring over Draw carry?

About 5,588 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is New Sulphur Spring over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns New Sulphur Spring over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.