US Bridges

US 90A over Miller Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 6.10 MI E of SH 80 · Structure no. 130900002505074

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90A over Miller 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 2,495 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,493 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesMiller Creek
Location6.10 MI E of SH 80
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49989, -97.58711
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,495 (2023)
Projected traffic3,493 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is US 90A over Miller 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 Miller Creek carry?

About 2,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Miller Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.