US Bridges

US 190 over Celery Creek

Fair

Menard County, Texas · 0.66 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 071640039605013

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
243 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Celery Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 190 over Celery Creek in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 86 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesCelery Creek
Location0.66 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92509, -99.796
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Celery Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 190 over Celery 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Celery Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Celery Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Celery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.