US Bridges

US 190 over Taylor Creek

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 2313 · Structure no. 231410023101014

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,932
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Taylor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Taylor Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 years old, older 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 16,932 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,170 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.8 MI E of FM 2313
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07927, -97.98955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,932 (2023)
Projected traffic16,170 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 190 over Taylor 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 16,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.