US Bridges

US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 3.3 MI SE of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140018501023

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190 Bus
CrossesBr Knob Creek
Location3.3 MI SE of SH 95
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01433, -97.29992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2009)
Projected traffic13,300 by 2029
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 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 April 2023.

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

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 190 Bus over Br Knob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.