US Bridges

FM 190 over Town Creek

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.18 MI NE of US 83 · Structure no. 220640096301011

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 190 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 190 over Town Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 190
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.18 MI NE of US 83
RouteState Highway 190
StateTexas
Coordinates28.44357, -99.75786
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic3,170 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 190 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 190 over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 190 over Town Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 190 over Town Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 190 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.