US Bridges

Walzem RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 78 · Structure no. 150150AA5879002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,768
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walzem RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Walzem RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,768 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalzem RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48842, -98.33165
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,768 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Walzem RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walzem 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Walzem RD over Draw carry?

About 1,768 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Walzem RD over Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Walzem RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.