US Bridges

Timber Ranch over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Tezel RD · Structure no. 150150B34268001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Ranch over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Timber Ranch over Drainage Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 496 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTimber Ranch
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI W of Tezel RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4965, -98.66361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Ranch over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Timber Ranch over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Timber Ranch over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Timber Ranch over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Ranch over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.