US Bridges

SH 90 over Holland Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 5.1 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170940031503053

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
394 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,980
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90 over Holland Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 90 over Holland Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,980 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,628 by 2039. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90
CrossesHolland Creek
Location5.1 MI NE of SH 6
RouteState Highway 90
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45556, -96.02536
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadOther
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,980 (2020)
Projected traffic9,628 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 90 over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 90 over Holland 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 Holland Creek carry?

About 6,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 90 over Holland Creek?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90 over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.