US Bridges

Sportsplex DR over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 141060G00804001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,495
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sportsplex DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Sportsplex DR over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 50 years old, older 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 4,495 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSportsplex DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI N of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1941, -98.09634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,495 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sportsplex DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sportsplex 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sportsplex DR over Draw carry?

About 4,495 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sportsplex DR over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sportsplex DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.