US Bridges

US 90 over Abbott Creek Relief

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of FM 160 · Structure no. 201460002804024

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Abbott Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Abbott Creek Relief in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 9,672 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,830 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90
CrossesAbbott Creek Relief
Location1.5 MI W of FM 160
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05742, -94.76798
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,672 (2020)
Projected traffic13,830 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 90 over Abbott Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 90 over Abbott Creek Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Abbott Creek Relief carry?

About 9,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Abbott Creek Relief?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Abbott Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.