US 90 WB over Zorro Creek

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of FM 2523 · Structure no. 222330002301063

Built: 1962; 63 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition: Good; inspected October 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 66 ft; 10 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,842; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Zorro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 WB over Zorro Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 63 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 1,842 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 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 WB

CrossesZorro Creek

Location2.7 MI E of FM 2523

RouteU.S. Route 90

CountyVal Verde County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.36803, -100.80248

Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans10

Design loadOther

Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width85 ft (26 m)

Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,842 (2020)

Projected traffic7,755 by 2036

Trucks5%

Lanes on structure2

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 WB over Zorro Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

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

About 1,842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB 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 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Zorro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.