US Bridges

US 90 over Dry Creek

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 20.2 MI W of US 285 · Structure no. 061860002106103

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
236 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 90 over Dry Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDry Creek
Location20.2 MI W of US 285
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17271, -102.71097
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2013)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Dry Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.