US Bridges

Overlook Pkwy over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 150150AA9805001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,689
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overlook Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Overlook Pkwy over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,689 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2027. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOverlook Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI W of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68637, -98.46341
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,689 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overlook Pkwy over Draw built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overlook Pkwy 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 Overlook Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 10,689 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Overlook Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Overlook Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.