US Bridges

US 190 over Johnson Draw

Good

Crockett County, Texas · 4.1 MI W of SH 163 · Structure no. 070530055810015

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Johnson Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Johnson Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 74 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesJohnson Draw
Location4.1 MI W of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91041, -101.2332
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks36%
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 190 over Johnson Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 190 over Johnson 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Johnson Draw carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Johnson Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Johnson Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.