US Bridges

Castro Ave over Draw

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 151630AA0300007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,828
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 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,828 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCastro Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.02 MI N of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34624, -99.15969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,828 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Castro Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castro Ave over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Castro Ave over Draw carry?

About 1,828 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Castro Ave over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Castro Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.