US Bridges

US 90 over Elm Creek

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Medina CO LN · Structure no. 152320002402059

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,813
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Elm Creek in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 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 7,813 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.3 MI W of Medina CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31326, -99.43572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,813 (2020)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 90 over Elm 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Elm Creek carry?

About 7,813 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.