US Bridges

US 90 EB over Prairie Clay Gully

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 201460002805232

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB over Prairie Clay Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB over Prairie Clay Gully in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,176 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB
CrossesPrairie Clay Gully
Location1.7 MI W of Jefferson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02851, -94.47241
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,176 (2022)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB over Prairie Clay Gully built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB over Prairie Clay Gully 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 EB over Prairie Clay Gully carry?

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

How long is US 90 EB over Prairie Clay Gully?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB over Prairie Clay Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.