US Bridges

Pecan Valley DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 150150B26890003

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,348
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Valley DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Pecan Valley DR over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 5,348 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPecan Valley DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.55 MI N of US 87
RouteCity Street 8097
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40557, -98.43274
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,348 (2020)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecan Valley DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pecan Valley DR over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pecan Valley DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan Valley DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.