US Bridges

Talley RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 5.20 MI N of FM 1957 · Structure no. 150150AA2793001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,422
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talley RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Talley RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesTalley RD
CrossesDraw
Location5.20 MI N of FM 1957
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48804, -98.78815
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,422 (2020)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Talley RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Talley RD over Draw carry?

About 5,422 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Talley RD over Draw?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Talley RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.