US Bridges

US 190/SH 6 over Spring Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 2549 · Structure no. 171980004908040

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
179 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,915
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190/SH 6 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 190/SH 6 over Spring Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 100 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 24,915 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,373 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190/SH 6
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.8 MI S of FM 2549
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.80234, -96.51214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,915 (2023)
Projected traffic37,373 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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/SH 6 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 190/SH 6 over Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 190/SH 6 over Spring Creek carry?

About 24,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 190/SH 6 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 190/SH 6 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.