US Bridges

Southbank Blvd over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of FM 725 · Structure no. 150950B01657001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southbank Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Southbank Blvd over Draw in Guadalupe 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 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouthbank Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI NE of FM 725
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67354, -98.0953
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Southbank Blvd over Draw built?

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

What condition is Southbank 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Southbank Blvd over Draw carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Southbank Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Southbank Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.