US Bridges

US 190 over Simpson Creek

Fair

San Saba County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 232060027204025

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Simpson Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location2.20 MI E of SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19298, -98.68202
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2020)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 190 over Simpson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.