SH 46 over Draw
GoodComal County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Sun Valley DR · Structure no. 150460021501225
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 46 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 46 over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 46 over Draw built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is SH 46 over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 46 over Draw carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 46 over Draw?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns SH 46 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.