US Bridges

US 190 over E Poor Hollow

Fair

Schleicher County, Texas · 6.85 MI W of Menard C/L · Structure no. 072070039603027

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over E Poor Hollow is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over E Poor Hollow in Schleicher County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesE Poor Hollow
Location6.85 MI W of Menard C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySchleicher County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87993, -100.23214
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2020)
Projected traffic601 by 2038
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E Poor Hollow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over E Poor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over E Poor Hollow carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over E Poor Hollow?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over E Poor Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.