US Bridges

US 90 over Antonio Creek

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 13.1 MI NW of Lp 25 · Structure no. 222330002204013

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Antonio Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Antonio Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 92 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 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesAntonio Creek
Location13.1 MI NW of Lp 25
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90224, -101.74898
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2023)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 90 over Antonio 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Antonio Creek carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Antonio Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.