US Bridges

SH 90 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 3.05 MI S of SH 30 · Structure no. 170940031503024

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,889
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 90 over Rocky Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 4,889 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,156 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90
CrossesRocky Creek
Location3.05 MI S of SH 30
RouteState Highway 90
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54683, -95.97025
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,889 (2020)
Projected traffic6,156 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 90 over Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,889 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 90 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.