Old HWY 90 over Sandy Creek
FairClosed to trafficOrange County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 201810AA0228001
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 432
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 90 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 90 over Sandy Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 90 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Old HWY 90 over Sandy 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 90 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 432 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 90 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 90 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.