US Bridges

New Valley Hi DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150B35265001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,311
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Valley Hi DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying New Valley Hi DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,134 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Valley Hi DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI SW of IH 410
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37889, -98.64534
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,311 (2020)
Projected traffic3,134 by 2033
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$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Valley Hi DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Valley Hi DR 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 New Valley Hi DR over Draw carry?

About 7,311 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is New Valley Hi DR over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns New Valley Hi DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.