US Bridges

US 190 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 5.00 MI N of FM 305 · Structure no. 061860164001004

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2022 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 1969, so it is 56 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesDraw
Location5.00 MI N of FM 305
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93398, -101.9736
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (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 Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Draw carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 190 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.