US Bridges

US 90 EB Ml over East Live Oak Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 13.28 MI from Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002405178

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Ml over East Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 EB Ml over East Live Oak Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,410 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 EB Ml
CrossesEast Live Oak Creek
Location13.28 MI from Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33635, -99.19519
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2020)
Projected traffic6,410 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 East Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.