US Bridges

SH 90 over South Bedias Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 1696 · Structure no. 170940031502015

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,026
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90 over South Bedias Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 90 over South Bedias Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 98 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 3,026 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90
CrossesSouth Bedias Creek
Location1.9 MI S of FM 1696
RouteState Highway 90
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74586, -95.95594
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,026 (2020)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SH 90 over South Bedias Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 90 over South Bedias 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 90 over South Bedias Creek carry?

About 3,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 90 over South Bedias Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90 over South Bedias Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.