US Bridges

Pecan Valley DR over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.04 MI S of Roland RD · Structure no. 150150B26890001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,724
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Valley DR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Pecan Valley DR over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPecan Valley DR
CrossesDrain
Location0.04 MI S of Roland RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39556, -98.43313
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,724 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecan Valley DR over Drain built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan Valley DR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pecan Valley DR over Drain carry?

About 5,724 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pecan Valley DR over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan Valley DR over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.