US Bridges

US 90 over Big Five Mile Creek Rel

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 3.50 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 130900002601053

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Big Five Mile Creek Rel is a concrete slab carrying US 90 over Big Five Mile Creek Rel in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesBig Five Mile Creek Rel
Location3.50 MI E of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6808, -97.1952
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2020)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 90 over Big Five Mile Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Big Five Mile Creek Rel 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Big Five Mile Creek Rel carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Big Five Mile Creek Rel?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Big Five Mile Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.