US Bridges

US 90 WB Ml over W Squirrel Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 3.48 MI East Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002404057

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,032
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB Ml over W Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 WB Ml over W Squirrel Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 86 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 3,032 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB Ml
CrossesW Squirrel Creek
Location3.48 MI East Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31538, -99.3548
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,032 (2019)
Projected traffic4,810 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 W Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 90 WB Ml over W Squirrel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB Ml over W Squirrel Creek carry?

About 3,032 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB Ml over W Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB Ml over W Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.