US Bridges

US 90A over Peach Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 6.63 MI E of FM 532 · Structure no. 130900044501010

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Peach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over Peach Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,995 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,593 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesPeach Creek
Location6.63 MI E of FM 532
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47427, -97.31643
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length331 ft (101 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over Peach Creek 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 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 Peach Creek carry?

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

How long is US 90A over Peach Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.