US Bridges

Mystic Shores Blvd over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Mystic Pkwy · Structure no. 150460AA8214001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mystic Shores Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Mystic Shores Blvd over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMystic Shores Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI E of Mystic Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93366, -98.31006
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (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 Mystic Shores Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mystic Shores Blvd 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 Mystic Shores Blvd over Draw carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mystic Shores Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mystic Shores Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.