US Bridges

South Outer Drive over Storm Drainage

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · Near Hunting RD 14 · Structure no. DAPAMCSTA0000C8

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

South Outer Drive over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying South Outer Drive over Storm Drainage in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesSouth Outer Drive
CrossesStorm Drainage
LocationNear Hunting RD 14
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67713, -98.62773
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Outer Drive over Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is South Outer Drive over Storm Drainage 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 South Outer Drive over Storm Drainage carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is South Outer Drive over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns South Outer Drive over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.