US Bridges

Hot Wells Blvd over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.14 MI E of New Braunfel · Structure no. 150150B16700001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,028
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hot Wells Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Hot Wells Blvd over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,028 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,005 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHot Wells Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.14 MI E of New Braunfel
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36866, -98.45829
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,028 (2020)
Projected traffic5,005 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hot Wells Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hot Wells Blvd 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hot Wells Blvd over Draw carry?

About 3,028 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hot Wells Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hot Wells Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.