US Bridges

De Zavala RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.15 MI NE of IH10 · Structure no. 150150T00070001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,409
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Zavala RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying De Zavala RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 8,409 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDe Zavala RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.15 MI NE of IH10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57978, -98.56059
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,409 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 De Zavala RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is De Zavala 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does De Zavala RD over Draw carry?

About 8,409 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is De Zavala RD over Draw?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns De Zavala RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.