US Bridges

US 90 WB over Willow Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 7.1 MI W of Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 201460002805032

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 90 WB over Willow Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1940, 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 5,176 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,840 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesWillow Creek
Location7.1 MI W of Jefferson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02502, -94.56263
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,176 (2022)
Projected traffic11,840 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is US 90 WB over Willow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over Willow Creek carry?

About 5,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.