US Bridges

US 90A over Draw

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of FM 2314 · Structure no. 131430044601014

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 78 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesDraw
Location1.30 MI E of FM 2314
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45199, -96.9011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2018)
Projected traffic5,090 by 2038
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 90A over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 90A over Draw carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.