US Bridges

US 90 over Pena Draw

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of RM 334 · Structure no. 221360002303074

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Pena Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Pena Draw in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 3,561 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesPena Draw
Location0.30 MI E of RM 334
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.30671, -100.41397
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,561 (2020)
Projected traffic9,110 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Pena Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 90 over Pena 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Pena Draw carry?

About 3,561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Pena Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Pena Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.