US Bridges

Creeks Ave over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Bear Paw · Structure no. 150150AA1327001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creeks Ave over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Creeks Ave over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 710 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreeks Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI S of Bear Paw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39066, -98.69783
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 inspectionJuly 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2013)
Projected traffic710 by 2030
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creeks Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creeks Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Creeks Ave over Draw carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Creeks Ave over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Creeks Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.