US Bridges

US 190 over Carters Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210011701001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Carters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Carters Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 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 22,667 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,790 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesCarters Creek
Location0.65 MI NE of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70387, -96.35178
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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
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 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 width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,667 (2020)
Projected traffic24,790 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 190 over Carters 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 Carters Creek carry?

About 22,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Carters Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.