US Bridges

US 90 over Dinner Creek

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of FM 1049 · Structure no. 152320002402087

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Dinner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Dinner Creek in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 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 7,275 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDinner Creek
Location2.7 MI E of FM 1049
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.30835, -99.59538
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,275 (2020)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Dinner Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 90 over Dinner 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 Dinner Creek carry?

About 7,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Dinner Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Dinner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.