US 90 over Skull Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 3.7 MI W of FM 2434 · Structure no. 130450002605031
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,742
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90 over Skull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Skull Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,439 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90 over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 90 over Skull 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 90 over Skull Creek carry?
About 1,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 90 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 90 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.