US Bridges

US 90A over Draw

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.65 MI W of SH 80 · Structure no. 130900002505066

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 76 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,612 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI W of SH 80
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53056, -97.71076
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2023)
Projected traffic3,612 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 90A over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 90A 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Draw carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.