US Bridges

Oconnor RD over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.64 MI SE Nacogdoches · Structure no. 150150B25435003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,523
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconnor RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Oconnor RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 24,523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOconnor RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.64 MI SE Nacogdoches
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55951, -98.38262
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,523 (2020)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconnor RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconnor RD over Drain 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 Oconnor RD over Drain carry?

About 24,523 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oconnor RD over Drain?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Oconnor RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.