US Bridges

Senior Road over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150AA0765001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,342
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senior Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Senior Road over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,030 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSenior Road
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI S of Lp 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2257, -98.62773
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2020)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Senior Road over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senior Road 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 Senior Road over Draw carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Senior Road over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Senior Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.