US Bridges

Elm Trail DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of Walzem RD · Structure no. 150150AA6000001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,269
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Trail DR over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Elm Trail DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm Trail DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI NE of Walzem RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4971, -98.33757
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,269 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Elm Trail DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Trail DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Trail DR over Draw carry?

About 4,269 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elm Trail DR over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Elm Trail DR over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.