US Bridges

US 90 over Burkett Slough

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 481 · Structure no. 152320002305050

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Burkett Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Burkett Slough in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 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 5,025 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,840 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesBurkett Slough
Location0.7 MI N of FM 481
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19961, -99.82092
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,025 (2022)
Projected traffic9,840 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 Burkett Slough built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 90 over Burkett Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Burkett Slough carry?

About 5,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Burkett Slough?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Burkett Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.