US Bridges

US 90 Mn LN over Little Live Oak Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 15.78 MI E of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002405025

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,337
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 Mn LN over Little Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 Mn LN over Little Live Oak Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 103 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 9,337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 Mn LN
CrossesLittle Live Oak Creek
Location15.78 MI E of Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34596, -99.15793
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,337 (2020)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 Mn LN over Little Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 90 Mn LN over Little 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 Mn LN over Little Live Oak Creek carry?

About 9,337 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 90 Mn LN over Little Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 Mn LN over Little Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.