US Bridges

Seford DR over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.23 MI W of Wurzbach · Structure no. 150150F00225001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seford DR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Seford DR over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 761 vehicles a day, projected to reach 917 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeford DR
CrossesDrain
Location0.23 MI W of Wurzbach
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47778, -98.43793
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2020)
Projected traffic917 by 2042
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seford DR over Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seford DR over Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Seford DR over Drain carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Seford DR over Drain?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Seford DR over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.