US Bridges

Riverwalk Drive over Drain

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of IH 35 FR · Structure no. 141060LW0531001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverwalk Drive over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Riverwalk Drive over Drain in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiverwalk Drive
CrossesDrain
Location0.5 MI NW of IH 35 FR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93586, -97.8902
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Riverwalk Drive over Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverwalk Drive over Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Riverwalk Drive over Drain carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverwalk Drive over Drain?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Riverwalk Drive over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.