US Bridges

US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.55 MI SE of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140018501022

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 87 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,730 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 190 Bus
CrossesBr Knob Creek
Location2.55 MI SE of SH 95
RouteState Highway 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02352, -97.30667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2009)
Projected traffic16,730 by 2029
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 190 Bus over Br Knob 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.