US Bridges

Thames DR over Draw-No Name

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.13 MI W of San Pedro · Structure no. 150150B33985001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thames DR over Draw-No Name is a concrete culvert carrying Thames DR over Draw-No Name in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesThames DR
CrossesDraw-No Name
Location0.13 MI W of San Pedro
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51251, -98.50147
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thames DR over Draw-No Name built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thames DR over Draw-No Name 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Thames DR over Draw-No Name carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Thames DR over Draw-No Name?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Thames DR over Draw-No Name?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.