US Bridges

Lavenham over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of Queen Hghts · Structure no. 150150B19831001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavenham over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lavenham over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 995 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLavenham
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI NE of Queen Hghts
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52367, -98.65394
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2020)
Projected traffic500 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavenham over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavenham 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lavenham over Draw carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lavenham over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lavenham over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.