US Bridges

US 90A over Baer Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950002504087

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Baer Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 90A over Baer Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 74 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesBaer Creek
Location0.90 MI E of SH 123
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57308, -97.92746
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2013)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Baer Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 90A over Baer 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 Baer Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Baer Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Baer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.