US Bridges

US 190 over Elm Creek Branch No 2

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 3.2 MI NW of FM 1915 · Structure no. 171660018502030

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Elm Creek Branch No 2 is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Elm Creek Branch No 2 in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 71 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 7,042 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,394 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesElm Creek Branch No 2
Location3.2 MI NW of FM 1915
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89959, -97.17121
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,042 (2023)
Projected traffic12,394 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Elm Creek Branch No 2 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 190 over Elm Creek Branch No 2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Elm Creek Branch No 2 carry?

About 7,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Elm Creek Branch No 2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Elm Creek Branch No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.