US Bridges

US 290 over Draw

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of FM 479 · Structure no. 071340011201021

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 over Draw in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 86 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 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI E of FM 479
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29978, -99.32152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,685 (2022)
Projected traffic3,866 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 290 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 290 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 over Draw carry?

About 2,685 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.