US Bridges

US 90A over Peach Creek West Relief

Poor

Gonzales County, Texas · 6.35 MI E of FM 532 · Structure no. 130900044501009

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Peach Creek West Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90A over Peach Creek West Relief in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,995 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,593 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesPeach Creek West Relief
Location6.35 MI E of FM 532
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4757, -97.32052
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,995 (2023)
Projected traffic5,593 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over Peach Creek West Relief built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 90A over Peach Creek West Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Peach Creek West Relief carry?

About 3,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Peach Creek West Relief?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Peach Creek West Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.