US Bridges

US 67/90 over Alvin Creek

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · 7.7 MI E of SH 17 · Structure no. 241890002008151

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,548
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67/90 over Alvin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67/90 over Alvin Creek in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67/90
CrossesAlvin Creek
Location7.7 MI E of SH 17
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27923, -103.89797
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 67/90 over Alvin Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67/90 over Alvin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 67/90 over Alvin Creek carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 67/90 over Alvin Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 67/90 over Alvin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.