US Bridges

New Forest DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.06 MI N of Glen Ridge · Structure no. 150150B24945001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Forest DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying New Forest DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Forest DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.06 MI N of Glen Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49343, -98.58681
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Forest DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Forest 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 New Forest DR over Draw carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is New Forest DR over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns New Forest DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.