US Bridges

US 90A over Beatty Branch

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 80 · Structure no. 130900002505068

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Beatty Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90A over Beatty Branch in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,608 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesBeatty Branch
Location0.30 MI E of SH 80
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52087, -97.67963
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2023)
Projected traffic3,608 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Beatty Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Beatty Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Beatty Branch carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Beatty Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Beatty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.