US Bridges

US 90 over Turkey Creek

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Kinney CO LN · Structure no. 152320002305027

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Turkey Creek in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 99 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 3,723 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Kinney CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23869, -100.10386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,723 (2022)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US 90 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.