US Bridges

US 190 over Little Onion Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 6.25 MI NE of US 377 · Structure no. 231600027201039

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Little Onion Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over Little Onion Creek 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesLittle Onion Creek
Location6.25 MI NE of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18421, -99.24767
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2022)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 Little Onion Creek built?

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

What condition is US 190 over Little Onion 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Little Onion Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Little Onion Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Little Onion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.