US Bridges

US 90 over Dryden Creek

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 2.80 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 062220002202063

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Dryden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Dryden Creek in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDryden Creek
Location2.80 MI W of SH 349
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05129, -102.1603
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 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 spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2033
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 Dryden Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 90 over Dryden 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Dryden Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Dryden Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Dryden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.