US Bridges

FM 190 over Nueces River Relief

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 5.9 MI NE of FM 1557 · Structure no. 220640096301017

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 190 over Nueces River Relief is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 190 over Nueces River Relief in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2037. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 190
CrossesNueces River Relief
Location5.9 MI NE of FM 1557
RouteState Highway 190
StateTexas
Coordinates28.50068, -99.68241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2017)
Projected traffic890 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Nueces River Relief built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 190 over Nueces River Relief 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 190 over Nueces River Relief carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 190 over Nueces River Relief?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 190 over Nueces River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.