US Bridges

US 90A over Draw

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 3.70 MI W of FM 1150 · Structure no. 150950002504090

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 73 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 5 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesDraw
Location3.70 MI W of FM 1150
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56799, -97.83278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2013)
Projected traffic5,330 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 90A 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Draw carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.