US Bridges

Evans RD over Drain

PoorPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B11478006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,669
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Evans 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,669 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.2 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63587, -98.45354
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,669 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evans RD over Drain built?

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

What condition is Evans RD over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Evans RD over Drain carry?

About 7,669 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Evans RD over Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Evans RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.