US Bridges

US 90A over Nash Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Gonzales C/L · Structure no. 150950002504025

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Nash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90A over Nash Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 103 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesNash Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Gonzales C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53296, -97.72485
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2013)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 90A over Nash Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 90A over Nash 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Nash Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Nash Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.