US Bridges

US 90 over Dryden Creek

Good

Terrell County, Texas · 1.85 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 062220002202064

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,082
2022 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesDryden Creek
Location1.85 MI W of SH 349
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04994, -102.14426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic1,082 (2022)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2033
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Dryden Creek carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Dryden Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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.