US Bridges

Briggs Road over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of Benton RD · Structure no. 150150AA0803002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
230 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Briggs Road 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 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Road
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI W of Benton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23606, -98.70719
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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic500 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 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 Briggs Road over Draw built?

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

What condition is Briggs Road 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 Briggs Road over Draw carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Briggs Road over Draw?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Briggs Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.