US Bridges

FM 190 over Gibson Creek

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 1.63 MI NE of US 83 · Structure no. 220640096301012

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 190 over Gibson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 190 over Gibson Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 190
CrossesGibson Creek
Location1.63 MI NE of US 83
RouteState Highway 190
StateTexas
Coordinates28.4518, -99.73843
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2013)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 190 over Gibson 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 Gibson Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 190 over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 190 over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.