US Bridges

SH 90 over Stuart Branch Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 1696 · Structure no. 170940031502060

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,948
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90 over Stuart Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 90 over Stuart Branch Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,948 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,963 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90
CrossesStuart Branch Creek
Location0.45 MI N of FM 1696
RouteState Highway 90
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78216, -95.94977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,948 (2020)
Projected traffic4,963 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 90 over Stuart Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 90 over Stuart Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 90 over Stuart Branch Creek carry?

About 3,948 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 90 over Stuart Branch Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90 over Stuart Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.