US Bridges

US 190 Wbfr (row) over Knob Creek Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 090140018501038

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wbfr (row) over Knob Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 Wbfr (row) over Knob Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Wbfr (row)
CrossesKnob Creek Branch
Location0.01 MI N of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02146, -97.31169
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 190 Wbfr (row) over Knob Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 Wbfr (row) over Knob Creek Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 Wbfr (row) over Knob Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Wbfr (row) over Knob Creek Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Wbfr (row) over Knob Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.