US 190 over Richburg Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of FM 305 · Structure no. 061860164001002

Built: 1940; 85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 90 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 726; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Richburg Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying US 190 over Richburg Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190

CrossesRichburg Draw

Location2.40 MI E of FM 305

RouteU.S. Route 190

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.92031, -102.00642

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions

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 rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)

Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)

Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)

Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2022)

Projected traffic1,016 by 2042

Trucks40%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Richburg Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 190 over Richburg 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 US 190 over Richburg Draw carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Richburg Draw?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Richburg Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.