US Bridges

US 190 over Shepherd Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of FM 2865 · Structure no. 171540011703069

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,225
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Shepherd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Shepherd Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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 9,225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,710 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesShepherd Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of FM 2865
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89529, -96.15323
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,225 (2020)
Projected traffic11,710 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Shepherd Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 190 over Shepherd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Shepherd Creek carry?

About 9,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Shepherd Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 190 over Shepherd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.