US Bridges

RM 32 over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 3.4 MI NW of FM 484 · Structure no. 150460051102005

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,496
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 32 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 32 over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesRM 32
CrossesDraw
Location3.4 MI NW of FM 484
RouteState Highway 32
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0008, -98.3091
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2015)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 32 over Draw built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 32 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 RM 32 over Draw carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RM 32 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RM 32 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.