US Bridges

57th ST SB over US 190

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.77 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140018404033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,125
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

57th ST SB over US 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 57th ST SB over US 190 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,250 by 2035. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries57th ST SB
CrossesUS 190
Location0.77 MI SE of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08073, -97.38227
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,125 (2015)
Projected traffic16,250 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 57th ST SB over US 190 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 57th ST SB over US 190 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 57th ST SB over US 190 carry?

About 13,125 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 57th ST SB over US 190?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 57th ST SB over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.