US Bridges

US 190 WB Off-Ramp over Margie Lou Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 3.25 MI SE of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140018501040

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 WB Off-Ramp over Margie Lou Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 WB Off-Ramp 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 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 WB Off-Ramp
CrossesMargie Lou Branch
Location3.25 MI SE of SH 95
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01421, -97.30494
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2015)
Projected traffic790 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 SystemNo

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 WB Off-Ramp over Margie Lou Branch built?

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

What condition is US 190 WB Off-Ramp over Margie Lou Branch 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 US 190 WB Off-Ramp over Margie Lou Branch carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 190 WB Off-Ramp over Margie Lou Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 190 WB Off-Ramp over Margie Lou Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.