US Bridges

US 90 over Elm Creek

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 5.50 MI E of SH 131 · Structure no. 221360002304019

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,813
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 90 over Elm Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 97 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 2,813 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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
CrossesElm Creek
Location5.50 MI E of SH 131
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28017, -100.32493
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2020)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 90 over Elm 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 Elm Creek carry?

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.