US Bridges

US 90A over Clements Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 4.65 MI E of SH 80 · Structure no. 130900002505073

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Clements Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over Clements Creek 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 202 ft (61.6 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
CrossesClements Creek
Location4.65 MI E of SH 80
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50797, -97.6096
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over Clements Creek built?

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

What condition is US 90A over Clements 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 December 2024.

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

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

How long is US 90A over Clements Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Clements Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.