US Bridges

US 90A over Draw

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 2437 · Structure no. 130450044602029

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,866
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,688 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI W of FM 2437
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48686, -96.69327
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,866 (2021)
Projected traffic3,688 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 90A over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 90A over Draw carry?

About 2,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 90A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.