US Bridges

US 90A over Rocky Creek

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.55 MI W of FM 533 · Structure no. 131430044502004

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,187
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over Rocky Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 4,187 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.55 MI W of FM 533
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44995, -97.21617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,187 (2023)
Projected traffic6,930 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 90A over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 90A over Rocky 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 90A over Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.