US Bridges

Weichold RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.28 MI E of FM 1516 · Structure no. 150150M09923012

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,892
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weichold RD over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Weichold RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,892 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWeichold RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.28 MI E of FM 1516
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46949, -98.30892
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,892 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weichold RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weichold RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Weichold RD over Draw carry?

About 2,892 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Weichold RD over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Weichold RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.