US Bridges

US 190 over E Fork Deland Draw

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 5.70 MI NE of Menard C/L · Structure no. 231600082502004

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
609
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over E Fork Deland Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over E Fork Deland Draw in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesE Fork Deland Draw
Location5.70 MI NE of Menard C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00947, -99.51482
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E Fork Deland Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 190 over E Fork Deland Draw 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 E Fork Deland Draw carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over E Fork Deland Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over E Fork Deland Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.