US Bridges

US 190 over Lampasas River

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of FM 2313 · Structure no. 231410023101032

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,516
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Lampasas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 190 over Lampasas River in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 82 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 13,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,610 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesLampasas River
Location0.85 MI W of FM 2313
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07957, -98.01615
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,516 (2023)
Projected traffic12,610 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lampasas River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 190 over Lampasas River 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 Lampasas River carry?

About 13,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Lampasas River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Lampasas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.