US Bridges

US 190 over Clear Creek Relief

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 7.0 MI E of Lampasas C/L · Structure no. 090500023102062

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,263
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Clear Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Clear Creek Relief in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 84 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 1,263 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,810 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesClear Creek Relief
Location7.0 MI E of Lampasas C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12191, -97.81829
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic1,263 (2023)
Projected traffic77,810 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Clear Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 190 over Clear Creek Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Clear Creek Relief carry?

About 1,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Clear Creek Relief?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 190 over Clear Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.