US Bridges

Hunt Lane over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of Marbach RD · Structure no. 150150B16860002

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,767
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 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 10,767 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHunt Lane
CrossesDrain
Location0.75 MI S of Marbach RD
RouteCity Street 8134
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40406, -98.6631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,767 (2020)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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$3,000
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 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hunt Lane over Drain carry?

About 10,767 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hunt Lane over Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt Lane over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.