US Bridges

US 90 EB Ml over W Squirrel Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 3.48 MI East Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002404185

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Ml over W Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 EB Ml over W Squirrel 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 4,250 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB Ml
CrossesW Squirrel Creek
Location3.48 MI East Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3151, -99.35478
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (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 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 W Squirrel Creek built?

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

What condition is US 90 EB Ml over W Squirrel 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 W Squirrel Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB Ml over W Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.