US Bridges

Bitters RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Blanco RD · Structure no. 150150B03215002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,763
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bitters RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bitters RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBitters RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI E of Blanco RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58032, -98.50233
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,763 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
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 Bitters RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bitters 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bitters RD over Draw carry?

About 15,763 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bitters RD over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bitters RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.