US Bridges

Cullen Blvd over Drain

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of FM 967 · Structure no. 141060D05623001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cullen Blvd over Drain is a steel culvert carrying Cullen Blvd over Drain in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCullen Blvd
CrossesDrain
Location0.03 MI S of FM 967
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10038, -97.85188
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cullen Blvd over Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cullen Blvd over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cullen Blvd over Drain carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cullen Blvd over Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Cullen Blvd over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.