US 90 over Draw

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 2.90 MI W of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 221360002304024

Built: 1932; 93 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 23 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,767; 2019 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 1957, 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 3,767 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 90

CrossesDraw

Location2.90 MI W of Uvalde C/L

RouteU.S. Route 90

CountyKinney County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.23794, -100.1552

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 spans5

Design loadH 15

Structure length23 ft (7 m)

Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)

Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)

Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,767 (2019)

Projected traffic4,620 by 2036

Trucks21%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

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 1957.

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 3,767 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.