US Bridges

W Military DR over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.40 MI SW of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150AA2795001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,638
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Military DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying W Military DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesW Military DR
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI SW of Loop 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43958, -98.73112
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,638 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Military DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Military DR 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 W Military DR over Draw carry?

About 7,638 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Military DR over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns W Military DR over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.