US Bridges

SH 46 over Draw

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Bus 87 · Structure no. 151310021506026

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,009
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 46 over Draw in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 58 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 10,009 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,480 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 46
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI E of Bus 87
RouteState Highway 46
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78971, -98.72253
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,009 (2020)
Projected traffic14,480 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46 over Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SH 46 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 SH 46 over Draw carry?

About 10,009 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over Draw?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.