US Bridges

US 90 over Seals Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 140280002903011

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Seals Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Seals Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesSeals Creek
Location1.8 MI W of US 183
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67907, -97.67702
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 90 over Seals Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 90 over Seals Creek 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 Seals Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Seals Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Seals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.