US Bridges

US 290 over Draw

Good

Lee County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 141 · Structure no. 141440011407171

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,776
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 over Draw in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 27,776 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,398 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 290
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of FM 141
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18007, -96.92142
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,776 (2023)
Projected traffic25,398 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 over Draw carry?

About 27,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.