US Bridges

US 67/90 over Draw

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 4.6 MI E of SH 118 · Structure no. 240220002101050

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67/90 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67/90 over Draw in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 76 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 2,757 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 67/90
CrossesDraw
Location4.6 MI E of SH 118
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38635, -103.59327
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,757 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67/90 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 67/90 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67/90 over Draw carry?

About 2,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 67/90 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 67/90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.