US Bridges

US 190 over Draw

Good

Newton County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760024404034

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,521
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Draw in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 91 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 3,521 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,577 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI E of SH 87
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84585, -93.75917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,521 (2022)
Projected traffic4,577 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 190 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Draw carry?

About 3,521 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.