US Bridges

US 90A over West Bernard Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 3.10 MI W of FM 1164 · Structure no. 132410002704006

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over West Bernard Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 90A over West Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,901 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesWest Bernard Creek
Location3.10 MI W of FM 1164
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55052, -96.19804
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,780 (2021)
Projected traffic8,901 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 90A over West Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 90A over West Bernard 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 90A over West Bernard Creek carry?

About 5,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over West Bernard Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over West Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.