US Bridges

US 90 over Draw

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.55 MI W of FM 794 · Structure no. 130900002905001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
643
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 1932, so it is 93 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDraw
Location1.55 MI W of FM 794
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66227, -97.52946
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Draw carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.