US Bridges

US 190 over Brown Branch

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 7.30 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 232060027204029

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,663
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Brown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Brown Branch in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,663 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesBrown Branch
Location7.30 MI E of SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21621, -98.60059
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,663 (2020)
Projected traffic1,920 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 Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 190 over Brown Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Brown Branch carry?

About 1,663 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Brown Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.