US Bridges

US 67/90 over Draw

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 240220002101083

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
10 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 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,757 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67/90
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI W of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37998, -103.54501
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 1961.

What condition is US 67/90 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 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 67/90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.