US Bridges

Guilford Forge over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Old Cimarron · Structure no. 150150C00725001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
837
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guilford Forge over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Guilford Forge over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 837 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGuilford Forge
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI W of Old Cimarron
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53599, -98.31783
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guilford Forge over Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guilford Forge 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 Guilford Forge over Draw carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Guilford Forge over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Guilford Forge over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.