US Bridges

New Sulphur Spring over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of Lp 410 · Structure no. 150150B24587008

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,409
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Sulphur Spring over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying New Sulphur Spring over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 77 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 6,409 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Sulphur Spring
CrossesDraw
Location2.00 MI E of Lp 410
RouteCity Street 8100
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36417, -98.36414
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,409 (2020)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Sulphur Spring over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is New Sulphur Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Sulphur Spring over Draw carry?

About 6,409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Sulphur Spring over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns New Sulphur Spring over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.