US Bridges

US 90 over E Fork Turkey Creek

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of Kinney CO LN · Structure no. 152320002305052

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over E Fork Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over E Fork Turkey Creek in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,161 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesE Fork Turkey Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Kinney CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23987, -100.09857
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 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 spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,161 (2023)
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 E Fork Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over E Fork 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 E Fork Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over E Fork Turkey Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over E Fork Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.