US 90 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.75 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 130900002905020

Built: 1932; 93 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected January 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 636; 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 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90

CrossesDraw

Location2.75 MI E of SH 304

RouteU.S. Route 90

CountyGonzales County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.69703, -97.37421

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)

Roadway width36 ft (11 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2020)

Projected traffic1,020 by 2037

Trucks12%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1932, making it 93 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 636 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.