US Bridges

Castro Ave over Draw

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of FM 462 · Structure no. 151630AA0300006

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
869
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castro Ave over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Castro Ave over Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 869 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCastro Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI S of FM 462
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37283, -99.15966
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Castro Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castro Ave 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 Castro Ave over Draw carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Castro Ave over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Castro Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.