US 190 over Salt Creek
FairLampasas 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).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.