US Bridges

US 90A over Rickaway Branch

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 131430044601012

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Rickaway Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90A over Rickaway Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 76 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 5,465 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesRickaway Branch
Location0.60 MI E of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4457, -96.93116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,465 (2024)
Projected traffic7,460 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rickaway Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 90A over Rickaway Branch 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 March 2023.

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

About 5,465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Rickaway Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Rickaway Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.