US Bridges

US 90 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · At Val Verde C/L · Structure no. 221360002302069

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
1,431 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
4,349
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Sycamore Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 93 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 4,349 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2036. The structure is 1,431 ft (436.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationAt Val Verde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38982, -100.70567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,431 ft (436.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,349 (2023)
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 Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 90 over Sycamore 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 Sycamore Creek carry?

About 4,349 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 1,431 ft (436.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.