US Bridges

Southton RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150B32165001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,113
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southton RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Southton RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthton RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI E of IH 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2772, -98.38424
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,113 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Southton RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southton RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Southton RD over Draw carry?

About 3,113 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Southton RD over Draw?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Southton RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.