US Bridges

Bus 90 (old US 90) over Spring Gully

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Harris County, Texas · 407 MI NE of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002801527

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 90 (old US 90) over Spring Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 90 (old US 90) over Spring Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 12,338 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,273 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 90 (old US 90)
CrossesSpring Gully
Location407 MI NE of IH 610
RouteState Highway 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83381, -95.2075
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,338 (2023)
Projected traffic17,273 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 90 (old US 90) over Spring Gully built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 90 (old US 90) over Spring Gully 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 90 (old US 90) over Spring Gully carry?

About 12,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bus 90 (old US 90) over Spring Gully?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 90 (old US 90) over Spring Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.