US Bridges

US 190 EB over IH 35 and SH 317

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of Lp 121 · Structure no. 090140001514348

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
620 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 EB over IH 35 and SH 317 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 EB over IH 35 and SH 317 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 23,530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,950 by 2033. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 190 EB
CrossesIH 35 and SH 317
Location1.1 MI NE of Lp 121
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04594, -97.46706
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,530 (2013)
Projected traffic32,950 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 EB over IH 35 and SH 317 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 EB over IH 35 and SH 317 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 US 190 EB over IH 35 and SH 317 carry?

About 23,530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 EB over IH 35 and SH 317?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 EB over IH 35 and SH 317?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.