US Bridges

Newcome DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.58 MI E of Wurzbach · Structure no. 150150B24500001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,837
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcome DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Newcome DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,837 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,304 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNewcome DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.58 MI E of Wurzbach
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49388, -98.58464
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,837 (2020)
Projected traffic8,304 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newcome DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newcome 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 Newcome DR over Draw carry?

About 6,837 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Newcome DR over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Newcome DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.