US Bridges

US 90 WB Ml over East Live Oak Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 13.28 MI from Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002405101

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
129 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10,717
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB Ml over East Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 WB Ml over East Live Oak Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 10,717 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,410 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 WB Ml
CrossesEast Live Oak Creek
Location13.28 MI from Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33663, -99.19517
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
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,717 (2023)
Projected traffic6,410 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 WB Ml over East Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB Ml over East Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.