US Bridges

Hunt Lane over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of Marbach RD · Structure no. 150150B16860001

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
110 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,721
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt Lane over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Hunt Lane over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 51 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 11,721 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHunt Lane
CrossesDrain
Location0.65 MI S of Marbach RD
RouteCity Street 8134
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40835, -98.66314
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,721 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunt Lane over Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Hunt Lane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hunt Lane over Drain carry?

About 11,721 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hunt Lane over Drain?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt Lane over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.