US Bridges

US 90 over Sandy Fork Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 4.25 MI E of FM 794 · Structure no. 130900002905018

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Sandy Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Sandy Fork Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesSandy Fork Creek
Location4.25 MI E of FM 794
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67904, -97.43672
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2022)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Sandy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Sandy Fork Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Sandy Fork Creek carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Sandy Fork Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Sandy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.