US Bridges

5th ST over US 190

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 1741 · Structure no. 090140018404044

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,058
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over US 190 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th ST over US 190 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 11,058 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2030. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesUS 190
Location0.9 MI E of FM 1741
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06977, -97.35426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,058 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over US 190 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5th ST over US 190 carry?

About 11,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST over US 190?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.