US Bridges

US 190 over Live Oak Draw

Poor

Crockett County, Texas · 12.34 MI E of Pecos CO LN · Structure no. 070530227902003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Live Oak Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Live Oak Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 346 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2038. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesLive Oak Draw
Location12.34 MI E of Pecos CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyCrockett County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87742, -101.67976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2020)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2038
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Live Oak Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Live Oak Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Live Oak Draw carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Live Oak Draw?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Live Oak Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.