US Bridges

Rustling Ridge over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of Cheyenne Pa · Structure no. 150460AA8073001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rustling Ridge over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rustling Ridge over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRustling Ridge
CrossesDraw
Location0.75 MI SE of Cheyenne Pa
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75659, -98.35156
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (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 Rustling Ridge over Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rustling 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 Rustling Ridge over Draw carry?

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

How long is Rustling Ridge over Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rustling Ridge over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.