US Bridges

US 290 over Rogers Draw

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of RM 783 S · Structure no. 140870011202003

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,833
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Rogers Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 over Rogers Draw in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 94 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 3,833 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesRogers Draw
Location0.01 MI W of RM 783 S
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30007, -99.24858
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,833 (2020)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 290 over Rogers Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 290 over Rogers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 over Rogers Draw carry?

About 3,833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Rogers Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Rogers Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.