US Bridges

US 90 over Three Mile Draw

Good

Terrell County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of US 285 · Structure no. 062220002107051

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Three Mile Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Three Mile Draw in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesThree Mile Draw
Location0.40 MI W of US 285
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14796, -102.41473
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2023)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Three Mile Draw built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Three Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Three Mile Draw carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Three Mile Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Three Mile Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.