US Bridges

Jim Seal DR over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Crestway DR · Structure no. 150150S00050001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Seal DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Jim Seal DR over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 905 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Seal DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI N of Crestway DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52413, -98.3797
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Jim Seal DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Seal 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 Jim Seal DR over Draw carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jim Seal DR over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Seal DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.