US Bridges

S 4th Ave over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of JCT FM 327 · Structure no. 150150CC0020001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 4th Ave over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying S 4th Ave over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 4th Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI SE of JCT FM 327
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25523, -98.33374
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 S 4th Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 4th Ave over Draw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S 4th Ave over Draw carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 4th Ave over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S 4th Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.