US Bridges

Medina Base Road over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 Miles from Gate on Ra · Structure no. AFTXMPLS00102

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Medina Base Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Medina Base Road over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMedina Base Road
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 Miles from Gate on Ra
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37308, -98.65089
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2014)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medina Base Road over Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medina Base Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Medina Base Road over Draw carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Medina Base Road over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Medina Base Road over Draw?

It is owned by the Air Force.