US Bridges

SH 290 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 1.3 MI SE of SH 349 · Structure no. 061860014007050

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 290 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 290
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI SE of SH 349
RouteState Highway 290
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68222, -101.80535
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 SH 290 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SH 290 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 290 over Draw carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 290 over Draw?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.