US Bridges

US 190 over Brady Creek Tributary

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 231600027201034

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,066
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Brady Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Brady Creek Tributary in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 83 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,066 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesBrady Creek Tributary
Location0.10 MI E of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14623, -99.33227
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,066 (2020)
Projected traffic1,298 by 2038
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brady Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 190 over Brady Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 1,066 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Brady Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Brady Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.