US Bridges

Walker Ranch RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.13 MI W of Wood Valley · Structure no. 150150B36003001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Ranch RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Walker Ranch RD 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 1,134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Ranch RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.13 MI W of Wood Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56278, -98.49519
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2020)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2032
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 Walker Ranch RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Walker Ranch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Ranch RD over Draw carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Walker Ranch RD over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Ranch RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.