US Bridges

US 190 over Draw

Good

Schleicher County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Menard C/L · Structure no. 072070039603033

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Draw in Schleicher County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI W of Menard C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87824, -100.12009
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2020)
Projected traffic301 by 2038
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Draw carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.