US Bridges

US 90 over Draw

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 222330002210039

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
23,175
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Draw in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 87 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 23,175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,740 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesDraw
Location2.1 MI S of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39837, -100.90496
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,175 (2020)
Projected traffic11,740 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Draw carry?

About 23,175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.