US Bridges

US 90 WB Ml over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 6.67 MI E of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002404184

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,106
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB Ml over Live Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90 WB Ml over Live Oak 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,106 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,497 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB Ml
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location6.67 MI E of Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32491, -99.30293
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,106 (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 WB Ml over Live Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is US 90 WB Ml over Live Oak 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 Live Oak Creek carry?

About 4,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB Ml over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB Ml over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.