US Bridges

US 190 EB Ml over Margie Lou Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.25 MI SE of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140018501037

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,680
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 EB Ml over Margie Lou Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 EB Ml over Margie Lou Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,680 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 EB Ml
CrossesMargie Lou Branch
Location3.25 MI SE of SH 95
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01426, -97.3061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,680 (2015)
Projected traffic6,550 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 EB Ml over Margie Lou Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 EB Ml over Margie Lou 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 EB Ml over Margie Lou Branch carry?

About 4,680 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 190 EB Ml over Margie Lou Branch?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 EB Ml over Margie Lou Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.