US Bridges

US 190 Wbfr over Bird Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140018404052

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,654
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wbfr over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Wbfr over Bird Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 51,654 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87,600 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 190 Wbfr
CrossesBird Creek
Location0.50 MI SE of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08636, -97.38485
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,654 (2015)
Projected traffic87,600 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Wbfr over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 Wbfr over Bird Creek 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 Wbfr over Bird Creek carry?

About 51,654 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is US 190 Wbfr over Bird Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Wbfr over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.