US Bridges

Talley RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.05 MI N of FM 1957 · Structure no. 150150AA2793005

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,219
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 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 8,219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,490 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesTalley RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.05 MI N of FM 1957
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45728, -98.75664
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,219 (2020)
Projected traffic3,490 by 2027
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
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. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Talley RD 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 Talley RD over Draw carry?

About 8,219 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Talley RD over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Talley RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.