US Bridges

Welcome DR over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Village Oak · Structure no. 150150G00025001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welcome DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Welcome DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWelcome DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of Village Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55416, -98.3359
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 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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
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 Welcome DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welcome DR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Welcome DR over Draw carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Welcome DR over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Welcome DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.