US Bridges

Prue RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Lp 345 · Structure no. 150150B28175007

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,488
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prue RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Prue RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 35 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 3,488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrue RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI W of Lp 345
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54367, -98.58311
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 inspectionJune 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,488 (2020)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prue RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Prue RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Prue RD over Draw carry?

About 3,488 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Prue RD over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Prue RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.