US Bridges

US 90 over Whites Bayou

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 61 · Structure no. 201460002805274

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,634
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Whites Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 90 over Whites Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,634 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesWhites Bayou
Location0.35 MI E of SH 61
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02792, -94.59401
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,634 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Whites Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Whites Bayou 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 over Whites Bayou carry?

About 9,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Whites Bayou?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Whites Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.