US Bridges

US 190 over Howard Draw

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 0.20 MI East of SH 137 N · Structure no. 070530055810041

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,426
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Howard Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Howard Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,426 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesHoward Draw
Location0.20 MI East of SH 137 N
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90895, -101.43776
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,426 (2019)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Howard Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Howard 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Howard Draw carry?

About 3,426 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Howard Draw?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Howard Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.