US Bridges

US 90 over Buck Creek Branch

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of SH 349 · Structure no. 062220002202007

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Buck Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Buck Creek Branch in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 94 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesBuck Creek Branch
Location1.10 MI SE of SH 349
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03549, -102.09971
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Buck Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 90 over Buck Creek Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Buck Creek Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Buck Creek Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Buck Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.