US Bridges

US 90 over Cooks Slough

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 152320002401054

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
11,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Cooks Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90 over Cooks Slough in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 86 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 11,158 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,330 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesCooks Slough
Location1.0 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20379, -99.80157
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,158 (2022)
Projected traffic16,330 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cooks Slough built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 90 over Cooks 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 Cooks Slough carry?

About 11,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Cooks Slough?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Cooks Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.