US Bridges

US 90 over Mud Creek

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of Valverde C/L · Structure no. 221360002302008

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,189
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Mud Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 3,189 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.10 MI E of Valverde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37942, -100.67179
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,189 (2020)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 90 over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.