US Bridges

L Martinez Blvd over Draw

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of Spur 239 · Structure no. 222330AA0195002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,024
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Martinez Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying L Martinez Blvd over Draw in Val Verde 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 6,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL Martinez Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI SW of Spur 239
RouteCounty Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3577, -100.91936
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,024 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
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 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 L Martinez Blvd over Draw built?

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

What condition is L Martinez Blvd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does L Martinez Blvd over Draw carry?

About 6,024 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is L Martinez Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns L Martinez Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.