US Bridges

Johnson Way over Drain

Good

Comal County, Texas · .26 MI N of FM 1863 · Structure no. 150460AA6064001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,776
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Way over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Johnson Way over Drain 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 1,776 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson Way
CrossesDrain
Location.26 MI N of FM 1863
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74879, -98.41992
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,776 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Johnson Way over Drain built?

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

What condition is Johnson Way over Drain 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 Johnson Way over Drain carry?

About 1,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Way over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Way over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.