US Bridges

US 90 Bus over Coopers Gully

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 201810002815071

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,449
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 Bus over Coopers Gully is a concrete slab carrying US 90 Bus over Coopers Gully in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 Bus
CrossesCoopers Gully
Location1.30 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10127, -93.7272
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,449 (2022)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 Bus over Coopers Gully built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 Bus over Coopers Gully 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 Bus over Coopers Gully carry?

About 4,449 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90 Bus over Coopers Gully?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 Bus over Coopers Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.