US Bridges

Deer Crest over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of W Bitters RD · Structure no. 150150B09248001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,443
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Crest over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Crest over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Crest
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI N of W Bitters RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58612, -98.51587
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,443 (2020)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Crest over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Crest 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 Deer Crest over Draw carry?

About 2,443 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Deer Crest over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Crest over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.