US Bridges

Talisman RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Roland Ave · Structure no. 150150B33590001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,724
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talisman RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Talisman RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTalisman RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI S of Roland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39346, -98.43105
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,724 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talisman RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talisman 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 Talisman RD over Draw carry?

About 4,724 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Talisman RD over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Talisman RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.