US Bridges

US 190 over Draw

Fair

Schleicher County, Texas · 14.7 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 072070039603044

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Draw in Schleicher County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesDraw
Location14.7 MI E of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88342, -100.36314
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2020)
Projected traffic573 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 1967, making it 58 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Draw carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Draw?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.