US Bridges

SH 201 over US 190

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Coryell C/L · Structure no. 090140023103065

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,655
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 201 over US 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 201 over US 190 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 50 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 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 11,655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,100 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 201
CrossesUS 190
Location0.30 MI E of Coryell C/L
RouteState Highway 201
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1218, -97.79835
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,655 (2015)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 201 over US 190 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SH 201 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 201 over US 190 carry?

About 11,655 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SH 201 over US 190?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SH 201 over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.