US Bridges

US 90 over Mill Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.8 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 150950002902007

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,406
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Mill Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 96 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 2,406 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.8 MI E of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61595, -97.88381
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,406 (2020)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 90 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 90 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,406 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.