SH 90 over Spring Creek
GoodGrimes County, Texas · 3.0 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170940031504029
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,980
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 90 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 90 over Spring Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 99 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 6,980 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,628 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 90 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 90 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?
About 6,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 90 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 90 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.