US Bridges

Mickey RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Bluewing RD · Structure no. 150150AA0643001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mickey RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Mickey RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMickey RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI SE of Bluewing RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29863, -98.41329
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 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mickey RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mickey 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 Mickey RD over Draw carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mickey RD over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mickey RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.