US Bridges

US 90A over Coon Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.48 MI E of Spur 10 · Structure no. 120800002706011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Coon Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 6 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.48 MI E of Spur 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55261, -95.88037
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2013)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 90A over Coon Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Coon Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Coon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.