US Bridges

CR 190; Creek RD over Onion Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 1.6 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 141060AA0190501

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
146 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 190; Creek RD over Onion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 190; Creek RD over Onion Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 190; Creek RD
CrossesOnion Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18761, -98.11552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2020)
Projected traffic877 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 190; Creek RD over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 190; Creek RD over Onion 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 190; Creek RD over Onion Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 190; Creek RD over Onion Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 190; Creek RD over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.