US Bridges

Bluffmont RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Walker Ranch · Structure no. 150150B03458001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluffmont RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bluffmont RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBluffmont RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI N of Walker Ranch
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56576, -98.49728
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic150 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 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 Bluffmont RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluffmont 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 Bluffmont RD over Draw carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bluffmont RD over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bluffmont RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.