US Bridges

US 90 over Pinto Creek

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 11.20 MI E Val Verde C/L · Structure no. 221360002302013

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Pinto Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Pinto 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 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 3,289 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2036. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesPinto Creek
Location11.20 MI E Val Verde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33529, -100.53374
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 Pinto 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 Pinto 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 Pinto Creek carry?

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

How long is US 90 over Pinto Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.