US Bridges

SH 46 over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 1863 · Structure no. 150460021502229

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,753
2020 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 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 34,753 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,200 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 46
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI E of FM 1863
RouteState Highway 46
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72103, -98.17189
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,753 (2020)
Projected traffic43,200 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 46 over Draw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46 over Draw carry?

About 34,753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.