US Bridges

Royal Meadow DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.13 MI S of Royal Ridge · Structure no. 150150B29703001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Meadow DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Royal Meadow DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Meadow DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.13 MI S of Royal Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53219, -98.3664
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Meadow DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Meadow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Meadow DR over Draw carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Royal Meadow DR over Draw?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Meadow DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.