US Bridges

US 190 over Draw

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of FM 1416 · Structure no. 201760024405044

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
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 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesDraw
Location1.20 MI E of FM 1416
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74541, -93.62558
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2022)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 190 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Draw carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 190 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.