US Bridges

US 90 over Parker Creek Branch

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 8.57 MI E of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002404098

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,716
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Parker Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Parker Creek Branch in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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 8,716 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,210 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesParker Creek Branch
Location8.57 MI E of Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33254, -99.27287
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 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,716 (2020)
Projected traffic11,210 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Parker Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 90 over Parker Creek Branch 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 over Parker Creek Branch carry?

About 8,716 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Parker Creek Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Parker Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.