US Bridges

US 290 over Draw

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 1623 S · Structure no. 140870011302041

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,761
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 over Draw in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 70 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 7,761 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 290
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI E of FM 1623 S
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23489, -98.63699
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,761 (2020)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 290 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 over Draw carry?

About 7,761 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 290 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.