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Shady Winds over Draw

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Misty Trail · Structure no. 150150B31222001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Winds over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Shady Winds 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 438 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Winds
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of Misty Trail
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53711, -98.65567
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
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 Shady Winds over Draw built?

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

What condition is Shady Winds 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Winds over Draw carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shady Winds over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Winds over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.