US Bridges

US 190 over Elm Fork Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Osr · Structure no. 170210004909139

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,769
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Elm Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Elm Fork Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 26,769 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,340 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesElm Fork Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Osr
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74486, -96.45233
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 inspectionFebruary 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
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 loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,769 (2020)
Projected traffic25,340 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
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 over Elm Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Elm Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Elm Fork Creek carry?

About 26,769 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Elm Fork Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 190 over Elm Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.