US Bridges

US 190 over Hooten Hollow

Fair

San Saba County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 45 · Structure no. 232060027203050

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,786
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Hooten Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Hooten Hollow in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesHooten Hollow
Location0.20 MI E of FM 45
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2697, -98.94125
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,786 (2020)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Hooten Hollow built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 190 over Hooten Hollow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Hooten Hollow carry?

About 2,786 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Hooten Hollow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Hooten Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.