US Bridges

Southton RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150AA0634002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,845
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southton RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Southton 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,530 by 2027. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthton RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI NW of IH 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2933, -98.41516
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2020)
Projected traffic1,530 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 Southton RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Southton RD 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 Southton RD over Draw carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Southton RD over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Southton RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.