US Bridges

US 190 over Fryers Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.45 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140018404030

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,103
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Fryers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Fryers Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 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 21,103 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,310 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesFryers Creek
Location2.45 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0704, -97.35623
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,103 (2020)
Projected traffic30,310 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$392,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Fryers Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 190 over Fryers 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 US 190 over Fryers Creek carry?

About 21,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Fryers Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 190 over Fryers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.