US Bridges

US 90 over Draw

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of FM 1022 · Structure no. 152320002305031

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Draw in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 99 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 3,723 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesDraw
Location2.3 MI W of FM 1022
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23923, -100.05445
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,723 (2022)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 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 90 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Draw carry?

About 3,723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.