US Bridges

Lone Shadow TR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Village Oak · Structure no. 150150G00080001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Shadow TR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lone Shadow TR 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 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Shadow TR
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of Village Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55321, -98.33797
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 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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2020)
Projected traffic950 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 Lone Shadow TR over Draw built?

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

What condition is Lone Shadow TR 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 Lone Shadow TR over Draw carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lone Shadow TR over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Shadow TR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.