US Bridges

US 90 over Little Perdido Creek

Good

Kinney County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 3008 · Structure no. 221360002302010

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Little Perdido Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Little Perdido Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 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 3,289 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesLittle Perdido Creek
Location0.10 MI E of FM 3008
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35713, -100.6099
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,289 (2020)
Projected traffic5,860 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Little Perdido Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 90 over Little Perdido Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Little Perdido Creek carry?

About 3,289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Little Perdido Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Little Perdido Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.