US Bridges

Timber Path over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.52 MI W of Tezel RD · Structure no. 150150B34267005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,669
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Path over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Timber Path over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,669 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTimber Path
CrossesDraw
Location0.52 MI W of Tezel RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49096, -98.67289
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,669 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
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 Timber Path over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Path 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 Timber Path over Draw carry?

About 5,669 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Timber Path over Draw?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Path over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.