US Bridges

US 190 over Antelope Creek

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of San Saba C/L · Structure no. 231410027205056

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,912
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Antelope Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 190 over Antelope Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,912 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,413 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location2.80 MI E of San Saba C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21939, -98.52162
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,912 (2023)
Projected traffic3,413 by 2038
Trucks28%
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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Antelope 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 Antelope Creek carry?

About 1,912 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.