US Bridges

US 90 EB over Zorro Creek

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of FM 2523 · Structure no. 222330002301045

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,872
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB over Zorro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 EB over Zorro Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,755 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 EB
CrossesZorro Creek
Location2.7 MI E of FM 2523
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36753, -100.80245
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,872 (2020)
Projected traffic7,755 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Zorro Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 90 EB over Zorro 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 EB over Zorro Creek carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB over Zorro Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB over Zorro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.