US Bridges

Old Perrin Beitel over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Nacogdoches · Structure no. 150150B25572001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Perrin Beitel over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old Perrin Beitel over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Perrin Beitel
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of Nacogdoches
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54596, -98.41109
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
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 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 Old Perrin Beitel over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Perrin Beitel over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Perrin Beitel over Draw carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Perrin Beitel over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Perrin Beitel over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.