US Bridges

Fischer Store Rd. over Draw

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.19 MI NE of FM 484 · Structure no. 150460AA1085001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fischer Store Rd. over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Fischer Store Rd. over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFischer Store Rd.
CrossesDraw
Location0.19 MI NE of FM 484
RouteCity Street 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97796, -98.26339
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fischer Store Rd. over Draw built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fischer Store Rd. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fischer Store Rd. over Draw carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fischer Store Rd. over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fischer Store Rd. over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.