US Bridges

US 90A over Woods Branch

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Lavaca County, Texas · 2.8 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430044502008

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Woods Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Woods Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesWoods Branch
Location2.8 MI E of SH 95
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42771, -97.12753
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2013)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Woods Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 90A over Woods Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 90A over Woods Branch carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Woods Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Woods Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.