US Bridges

Wetmore RD over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW Wurzbach Pky · Structure no. 150150B36780002

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,534
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wetmore RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Wetmore RD over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 31,534 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,000 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWetmore RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.20 MI SW Wurzbach Pky
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54434, -98.43869
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,534 (2018)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wetmore RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Wetmore RD over Drain 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 Wetmore RD over Drain carry?

About 31,534 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Wetmore RD over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wetmore RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.