US Bridges

US 90 over Middle Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of FM 1579 · Structure no. 130760002603028

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Middle Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 90 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.05 MI E of FM 1579
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68832, -96.86699
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,808 (2020)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 90 over Middle 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 Middle Creek carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.