US Bridges

US 90 over Little Live Oak Crk Br.

Good

Medina County, Texas · 14.66 MI E of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002405021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,717
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Little Live Oak Crk Br. is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Little Live Oak Crk Br. in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,717 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,789 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesLittle Live Oak Crk Br.
Location14.66 MI E of Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33711, -99.17254
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,717 (2023)
Projected traffic14,789 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Little Live Oak Crk Br. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Little Live Oak Crk Br. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Little Live Oak Crk Br. carry?

About 10,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Little Live Oak Crk Br.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 90 over Little Live Oak Crk Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.