US Bridges

US 90 over Draw

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 7.6 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 222330002301046

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,328
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 1937 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 88 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 3,328 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,430 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesDraw
Location7.6 MI E of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37934, -100.76674
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,328 (2020)
Projected traffic6,430 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

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 3,328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.