US Bridges

US 90 over Draw

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 4.80 MI W of FM 1572 · Structure no. 221360002304020

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,813
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Draw in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 2,813 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDraw
Location4.80 MI W of FM 1572
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.27084, -100.27131
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2020)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2036
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Draw carry?

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.