US Bridges

US 190 over Hill Hollow Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.47 MI W of FM 1741 · Structure no. 090140018404035

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Hill Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Hill Hollow Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 23,960 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,630 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesHill Hollow Branch
Location0.47 MI W of FM 1741
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07526, -97.37592
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,960 (2023)
Projected traffic17,630 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Hill Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 190 over Hill Hollow Branch 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 US 190 over Hill Hollow Branch carry?

About 23,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Hill Hollow Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 190 over Hill Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.