US Bridges

US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 21.95 MI from Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002405068

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,271
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 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 7,271 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,161 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB Ml
CrossesHondo Creek
Location21.95 MI from Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35079, -99.05536
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,271 (2023)
Projected traffic9,161 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 90 EB Ml over Hondo 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 EB Ml over Hondo Creek carry?

About 7,271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.