US Bridges

Bentwood DR over Draw

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.13 MI E of FM 474 · Structure no. 151310B00033001

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentwood DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bentwood DR over Draw in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 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 1,183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,990 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesBentwood DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.13 MI E of FM 474
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79711, -98.71269
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2020)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bentwood DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bentwood 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bentwood DR over Draw carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bentwood DR over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bentwood DR over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.