US Bridges

US 90 over Evans Creek

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 8.65 MI SE of SH 163 · Structure no. 222330002209044

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
385 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Evans Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Evans Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2033. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesEvans Creek
Location8.65 MI SE of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60267, -101.07331
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2020)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2033
Trucks55%
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 Evans Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 90 over Evans 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 Evans Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Evans Creek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.