US Bridges

Spur 239 over Drain

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 222330016103002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,146
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 239 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 239 over Drain in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,146 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpur 239
CrossesDrain
Location0.85 MI W of US 90
RouteState Highway 239
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3618, -100.91162
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,146 (2020)
Projected traffic9,050 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Spur 239 over Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 239 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 239 over Drain carry?

About 7,146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Spur 239 over Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 239 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.