US Bridges

Babcock RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of Hausman RD · Structure no. 150150B01900007

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,830
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Babcock RD 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 6,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,800 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBabcock RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.7 MI S of Hausman RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55719, -98.61874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,830 (2020)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2030
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Babcock RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Babcock RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Babcock RD over Draw carry?

About 6,830 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Babcock RD over Draw?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.