US Bridges

Mexican Hat Dr. over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.42 MI NE of Dodder LN · Structure no. 150460AA8308002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mexican Hat Dr. over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Mexican Hat Dr. over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMexican Hat Dr.
CrossesDraw
Location0.42 MI NE of Dodder LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95809, -98.31115
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (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 Mexican Hat Dr. over Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mexican Hat Dr. 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 Mexican Hat Dr. over Draw carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mexican Hat Dr. over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mexican Hat Dr. over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.