US Bridges

FM 90 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of SH 198 · Structure no. 181300069704021

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 90 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 90 over Prairie Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 90
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.10 MI N of SH 198
RouteState Highway 90
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39058, -96.0975
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (2023)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 90 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 90 over Prairie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 90 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 90 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 90 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.