US Bridges

US 190 over Mulligan Draw

Fair

Menard County, Texas · 0.40 MI E Schleicher C/L · Structure no. 071640039605034

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Mulligan Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Mulligan Draw in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS 190
CrossesMulligan Draw
Location0.40 MI E Schleicher C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87567, -100.11008
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 190 over Mulligan Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Mulligan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Mulligan Draw carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Mulligan Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Mulligan Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.