US Bridges

Smith RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.28 MI W of HWY 16 · Structure no. 150150AA5215001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Smith RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.28 MI W of HWY 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20758, -98.59003
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2009)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Smith RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Smith RD over Draw carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Smith RD over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Smith RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.