US Bridges

US 90 over Big Perdido Creek

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 7.20 MI E Val Verde C/L · Structure no. 221360002302011

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Big Perdido Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Big 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 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 3,289 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesBig Perdido Creek
Location7.20 MI E Val Verde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35277, -100.59277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 Big 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 Big Perdido 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 Big Perdido Creek carry?

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

How long is US 90 over Big Perdido Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Big Perdido Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.