US Bridges

US 190 / SH 6 over Lost Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171980004908115

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 / SH 6 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 / SH 6 over Lost Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 72 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 24,133 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,647 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190 / SH 6
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.4 MI S of US 79
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87131, -96.58765
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,133 (2023)
Projected traffic37,647 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 190 / SH 6 over Lost 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 Lost Creek carry?

About 24,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 / SH 6 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.