US Bridges

US 90A over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 6.7 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450044603005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,512
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 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 10,512 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,507 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesDraw
Location6.7 MI E of SH 71
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58764, -96.35886
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,512 (2021)
Projected traffic14,507 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 90A 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 90A over Draw carry?

About 10,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.