US Bridges

US 190 over Salt Creek Tributary

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 7.00 MI E of San Saba C/L · Structure no. 231410027205032

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,622
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Salt Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Salt Creek Tributary in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 85 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 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,666 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesSalt Creek Tributary
Location7.00 MI E of San Saba C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22056, -98.45143
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2020)
Projected traffic2,666 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Salt Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 190 over Salt Creek Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Salt Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Salt Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 190 over Salt Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.