US Bridges

US 190 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 3.00 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860022906023

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 85 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 964 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesDraw
Location3.00 MI NE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89586, -102.05647
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2017)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 US 190 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Draw carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.