US Bridges

US 90 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 6.40 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 062220002202076

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Prairie Creek in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,684 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location6.40 MI E of SH 349
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9939, -102.02871
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,203 (2023)
Projected traffic1,684 by 2040
Trucks57%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Prairie 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.