US Bridges

Old Corpus Christi over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of SP 122 · Structure no. 150150AA0613003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,713
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Corpus Christi over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old Corpus Christi over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,270 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Corpus Christi
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI N of SP 122
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31416, -98.40006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,713 (2020)
Projected traffic2,270 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Corpus Christi over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Corpus Christi over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Corpus Christi over Draw carry?

About 3,713 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Corpus Christi over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Old Corpus Christi over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.