US Bridges

US 90 over Middle Creek Relief

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Fayette County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of FM 1579 · Structure no. 130760002603029

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Middle Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Middle Creek Relief in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesMiddle Creek Relief
Location1.25 MI E of FM 1579
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68933, -96.86394
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Middle Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 90 over Middle Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is US 90 over Middle Creek Relief?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Middle Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.