US Bridges

Rodeo Dr. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of US 281 · Structure no. 150460AA8162001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodeo Dr. over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Rodeo Dr. over Drainage Ditch in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRodeo Dr.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI SE of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82809, -98.41374
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rodeo Dr. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodeo Dr. over Drainage Ditch 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 Rodeo Dr. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rodeo Dr. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Rodeo Dr. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.