US Bridges

Concord & Balcones over Draw-No Name

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of SH 345 · Structure no. 150150L00030001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord & Balcones over Draw-No Name is a concrete culvert carrying Concord & Balcones over Draw-No Name in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord & Balcones
CrossesDraw-No Name
Location0.25 MI SW of SH 345
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48353, -98.55053
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord & Balcones over Draw-No Name built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord & Balcones over Draw-No Name 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Concord & Balcones over Draw-No Name carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Concord & Balcones over Draw-No Name?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Concord & Balcones over Draw-No Name?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.