US Bridges

US 90 over Evans Creek

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 5.2 MI NW of Spur 349 · Structure no. 222330002209069

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Evans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Evans Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesEvans Creek
Location5.2 MI NW of Spur 349
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.526, -101.07176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2023)
Projected traffic2,968 by 2042
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Evans 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Evans Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Evans Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.