US Bridges

Mt Rainier DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Carolwood · Structure no. 150150B24040001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Rainier DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Rainier DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Rainier DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI E of Carolwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52991, -98.51066
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic214 by 2033
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Rainier DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Rainier DR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Rainier DR over Draw carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mt Rainier DR over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Rainier DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.