US Bridges

Reed RD over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of Culebra RD · Structure no. 150150B28405001

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,457
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Reed RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 39 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 7,457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReed RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.60 MI SW of Culebra RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46125, -98.65449
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,457 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
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 Reed RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Reed 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Reed RD over Drain carry?

About 7,457 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Reed RD over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Reed RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.