US Bridges

Eckhert RD over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of Huebner RD · Structure no. 150150B10440001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
20,987
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eckhert RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Eckhert RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20,987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEckhert RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.20 MI SE of Huebner RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51738, -98.60215
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,987 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eckhert RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eckhert RD over Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Eckhert RD over Drain carry?

About 20,987 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eckhert RD over Drain?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Eckhert RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.