US Bridges

US 90 WB Ml over Seco Creek Relief

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 7.61 MI E of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002404050

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
173 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB Ml over Seco Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 WB Ml over Seco Creek Relief in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 WB Ml
CrossesSeco Creek Relief
Location7.61 MI E of Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32818, -99.28782
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2019)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Ml over Seco Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 90 WB Ml over Seco 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB Ml over Seco Creek Relief carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB Ml over Seco Creek Relief?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB Ml over Seco Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.