US Bridges

Bowen DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Old Tezel · Structure no. 150150B03773002

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,646
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bowen DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,646 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBowen DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI W of Old Tezel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51699, -98.67231
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,646 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Bowen DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen DR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bowen DR over Draw carry?

About 4,646 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bowen DR over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bowen DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.