US Bridges

US 190 over Bill West Draw

Good

Crockett County, Texas · 2.45 MI W of SH 137 N · Structure no. 070530227902009

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Bill West Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Bill West Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesBill West Draw
Location2.45 MI W of SH 137 N
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89903, -101.48591
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2019)
Projected traffic781 by 2038
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Bill West Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Bill West 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 Bill West Draw carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Bill West Draw?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Bill West Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.