US Bridges

US 90 over Maverick Slough

Good

Kinney County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of RM 693 · Structure no. 221360002303015

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Maverick Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Maverick Slough in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,970 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesMaverick Slough
Location0.60 MI W of RM 693
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32098, -100.45245
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,289 (2020)
Projected traffic4,970 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 Maverick Slough built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 90 over Maverick Slough 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 Maverick Slough carry?

About 3,289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Maverick Slough?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Maverick Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.