US Bridges

US 190 over Coghlan Branch

Good

Menard County, Texas · 5.38 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 071640039605017

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Coghlan Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 190 over Coghlan Branch in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 79 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 190
CrossesCoghlan Branch
Location5.38 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyMenard County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9186, -99.87101
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2022)
Projected traffic980 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Coghlan Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 190 over Coghlan Branch 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 Coghlan Branch carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Coghlan Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Coghlan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.