US Bridges

Oak Country Way over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Judson RD · Structure no. 150150B25135001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Country Way over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Country Way over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Country Way
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI E of Judson RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58253, -98.37251
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 inspectionMay 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic435 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Country Way over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Country Way 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Country Way over Draw carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oak Country Way over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Country Way over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.