US Bridges

US 90 over Draw

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 11.8 MI W of US 385 S · Structure no. 240220002102084

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Draw in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 92 mi (148 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDraw
Location11.8 MI W of US 385 S
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26595, -103.41823
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 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed92 mi (148 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 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 90 over Draw carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.