US Bridges

US 90A over Sandy Branch

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 3283 · Structure no. 131430044601024

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,514
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Sandy Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 90A over Sandy Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,514 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesSandy Branch
Location0.5 MI E of FM 3283
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4752, -96.78786
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,514 (2020)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Sandy 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 Sandy Branch carry?

About 2,514 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.