US Bridges

US 90A over Georges Slough

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of FM 359 · Structure no. 120800002708271

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,540
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Georges Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Georges Slough in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 14,540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,360 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesGeorges Slough
Location0.1 MI SW of FM 359
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59424, -95.74215
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,540 (2013)
Projected traffic20,360 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over Georges Slough built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Georges Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Georges Slough carry?

About 14,540 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Georges Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 90A over Georges Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.