US Bridges

Richland Hills DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150B28702002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,983
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 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 5,983 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland Hills DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI NW of IH 410
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44266, -98.64902
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,983 (2020)
Projected traffic6,500 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 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 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 Richland Hills DR over Draw carry?

About 5,983 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Richland Hills DR over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Hills DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.