US Bridges

US 90 over Draw

Good

Culberson County, Texas · 12.15 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 240550002002104

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 88 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesDraw
Location12.15 MI S of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86545, -104.77949
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2020)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 90 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 90 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Draw carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.