US 90 over Bee Branch

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 3.35 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 130900002905021

Built: 1933; 92 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected January 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 171 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 747; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Bee Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Bee Branch 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 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90

CrossesBee Branch

Location3.35 MI E of SH 304

RouteU.S. Route 90

CountyGonzales County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.69981, -97.36413

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJanuary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles

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 rating54 US tons

Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans6

Design loadUnknown

Structure length171 ft (52.1 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 traffic747 (2022)

Projected traffic1,135 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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Bee Branch built?

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

What condition is US 90 over Bee 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Bee Branch carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Bee Branch?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.