US Bridges

Babcock RD over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Wurzbach RD · Structure no. 150150B01900005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,632
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Babcock RD over Drain 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 53,632 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBabcock RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.6 MI SE of Wurzbach RD
RouteCity Street 8002
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49892, -98.57692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,632 (2020)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Babcock RD over Drain built?

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

What condition is Babcock RD over Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Babcock RD over Drain carry?

About 53,632 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Babcock RD over Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Babcock RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.