US Bridges

Beech Trail DR over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Elm Trail DR · Structure no. 150150AA6024001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,496
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Trail DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Beech Trail DR 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 3,496 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,800 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesBeech Trail DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI S of Elm Trail DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49451, -98.33231
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,496 (2020)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Beech Trail DR over Draw built?

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

What condition is Beech Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beech Trail DR over Draw carry?

About 3,496 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beech Trail DR over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Trail DR over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.