US 90A over Skull Creek Relief
FairColorado County, Texas · 2.4 MI SW of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450044602020
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,336
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90A over Skull Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90A over Skull Creek Relief in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 77 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 5 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 4,336 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,377 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90A over Skull Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 90A over Skull Creek Relief 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 90A over Skull Creek Relief carry?
About 4,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 90A over Skull Creek Relief?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 90A over Skull Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.