US Bridges

Fossil Ridge over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of Evans RD · Structure no. 150150AA9806001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fossil Ridge over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Fossil Ridge over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFossil Ridge
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI NW of Evans RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65382, -98.41324
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic500 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 Fossil Ridge over Draw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fossil Ridge 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 Fossil Ridge over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Fossil Ridge over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fossil Ridge over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.