US 90A over Dry Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450044602022
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,336
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90A over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Dry Creek 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 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 4,336 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,377 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 90A over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 90A over Dry 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 90A over Dry Creek carry?
About 4,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 90A over Dry Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 90A over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.