US Bridges

FM 1741 over US 190

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140018404017

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1741 over US 190 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1741 over US 190 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 28,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,270 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1741
CrossesUS 190
Location2.10 MI S of SH 53
RouteState Highway 1741
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07348, -97.3679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,050 (2013)
Projected traffic39,270 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1741 over US 190 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1741 over US 190 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1741 over US 190 carry?

About 28,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1741 over US 190?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1741 over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.