US Bridges

Richland Hills DR over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.30 MI NW of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150B28702001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,852
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Hills DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Richland Hills DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,852 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichland Hills DR
CrossesDraw
Location2.30 MI NW of IH 410
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45759, -98.66414
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,852 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2031
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 Richland Hills DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland Hills DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Richland Hills DR over Draw carry?

About 7,852 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Richland Hills DR over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Hills DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.