US Bridges

Braun RD over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Bandera RD · Structure no. 150150B03938001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,765
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braun RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Braun RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12,765 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBraun RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.40 MI W of Bandera RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53174, -98.65058
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,765 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Braun RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braun 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 Braun RD over Drain carry?

About 12,765 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Braun RD over Drain?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Braun RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.