US Bridges

Tezel RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Braun RD · Structure no. 150150B34094002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,285
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tezel RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Tezel RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTezel RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI N of Braun RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53378, -98.65738
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,285 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tezel RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tezel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tezel RD over Draw carry?

About 7,285 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tezel RD over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tezel RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.