US Bridges

Old San Antonio RD over Draw

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 3.3 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140870AA0119001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old San Antonio RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old San Antonio RD over Draw in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld San Antonio RD
CrossesDraw
Location3.3 MI S of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20179, -98.83053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2010)
Projected traffic458 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old San Antonio RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old San Antonio RD over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Old San Antonio RD over Draw carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Old San Antonio RD over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old San Antonio RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.