US Bridges

El Sendero ST over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Nacogdoches · Structure no. 150150B11065001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Sendero ST over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying El Sendero ST over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,542 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,813 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Sendero ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI S of Nacogdoches
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55266, -98.39311
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2020)
Projected traffic2,813 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Sendero ST over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Sendero ST 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 El Sendero ST over Draw carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is El Sendero ST over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns El Sendero ST over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.