US Bridges

US 190 over Calf Creek

Fair

Menard County, Texas · 10.8 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 071640082501008

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Calf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Calf Creek in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

CarriesUS 190
CrossesCalf Creek
Location10.8 MI E of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.97787, -99.60951
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2022)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 Calf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Calf 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 Calf Creek carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Calf Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 190 over Calf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.