US Bridges

Shin Oak DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of Old Spanish · Structure no. 150150G00020001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shin Oak DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Shin Oak DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShin Oak DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.03 MI E of Old Spanish
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55332, -98.33264
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 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shin Oak DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shin Oak DR 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 Shin Oak DR over Draw carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shin Oak DR over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Shin Oak DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.