US Bridges

US 190 over Flat Branch

Fair

San Saba County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 2732 · Structure no. 232060027203055

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
516 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
3,494
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Flat Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Flat Branch in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 3,494 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2033. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesFlat Branch
Location0.10 MI E of FM 2732
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.20828, -98.7883
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadOther
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,494 (2020)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Flat Branch built?

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

What condition is US 190 over Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch carry?

About 3,494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Flat Branch?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.