US Bridges

US 90 EB Ml over Seco Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 2200 · Structure no. 151630002404181

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Ml over Seco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 90 EB Ml over Seco Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,212 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,497 by 2042. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB Ml
CrossesSeco Creek
Location1.20 MI W of FM 2200
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32621, -99.29438
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,212 (2023)
Projected traffic11,497 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 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 Ml over Seco Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB Ml over Seco Creek 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 August 2024.

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

About 8,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB Ml over Seco Creek?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB Ml over Seco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.