US 90 over Harveys Creek Tributary

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 155 · Structure no. 130450002604032

Built: 1938; 87 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,099; 2021 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Harveys Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Harveys Creek Tributary in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1938, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,099 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,939 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90

CrossesHarveys Creek Tributary

Location0.6 MI E of FM 155

RouteU.S. Route 90

CountyColorado County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.70124, -96.76637

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)

Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,099 (2021)

Projected traffic2,939 by 2041

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Harveys Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Harveys Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Harveys Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Harveys Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Harveys Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.