US Bridges

US 190 Ml over Clear Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 2657 · Structure no. 090500023119378

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
742 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Ml over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Ml over Clear Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 15,137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Ml
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.00 MI E of FM 2657
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09589, -97.90814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length742 ft (226.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,137 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 Ml over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 Ml over Clear 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 January 2023.

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

About 15,137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Ml over Clear Creek?

The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Ml over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.