US Bridges

Shadow Cliff over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Hendersn · Structure no. 150150B31090001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
893
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadow Cliff over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Shadow Cliff over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 893 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,361 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShadow Cliff
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI NW of Hendersn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58281, -98.4605
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 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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2020)
Projected traffic2,361 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shadow Cliff over Draw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadow Cliff 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 Shadow Cliff over Draw carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shadow Cliff over Draw?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Shadow Cliff over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.