US Bridges

CR 190 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 1853 · Structure no. 232150AA0190001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 190 over Pecan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 190 over Pecan Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 190
CrossesPecan Creek
Location1.40 MI E of FM 1853
RouteCounty Highway 190
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58334, -99.03318
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 190 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 190 over Pecan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 190 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 190 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 190 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.