US Bridges

Avenida Prima over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Perrin Beitl · Structure no. 150150B01725001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
708
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Prima over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Avenida Prima over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 708 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,052 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenida Prima
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI E of Perrin Beitl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54776, -98.40757
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2020)
Projected traffic7,052 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenida Prima over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Prima 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Avenida Prima over Draw carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Avenida Prima over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Avenida Prima over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.