US Bridges

Long Ridge over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.21 MI N of Hidden Sprng · Structure no. 150460AA5014001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Ridge over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Long Ridge over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLong Ridge
CrossesDraw
Location0.21 MI N of Hidden Sprng
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89977, -98.4451
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Long Ridge over Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Ridge 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Long Ridge over Draw carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Long Ridge over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Long Ridge over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.