US Bridges

US 90 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 130900002601049

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,421
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,421 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI E of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.687, -97.23992
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2020)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 90 over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Draw carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.