US Bridges

US 190 over Salt Creek

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 8.45 MI E of San Saba C/L · Structure no. 231410027205033

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,622
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Salt Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 105 ft (32 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesSalt Creek
Location8.45 MI E of San Saba C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21948, -98.42735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 190 over Salt 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is US 190 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.