US Bridges

US 90 over Willow Fork

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 2855 · Structure no. 122370027109502

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,083
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Willow Fork is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 90 over Willow Fork in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 7,083 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesWillow Fork
Location0.6 MI W of FM 2855
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78609, -95.9001
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,083 (2020)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Willow Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Willow Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Willow Fork carry?

About 7,083 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Willow Fork?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Willow Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.