US Bridges

Thomas over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.11 MI SW of Sir Winston · Structure no. 150460AA8146001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Thomas over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas
CrossesDraw
Location0.11 MI SW of Sir Winston
RouteCity Street 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84712, -98.29777
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
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2020)
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 Thomas over Draw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas 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 Thomas over Draw carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Thomas over Draw?

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

Who owns Thomas over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.