US Bridges

US 190 Ebml over Trimmier RD

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140023103067

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Ebml over Trimmier RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Ebml over Trimmier RD in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 32,790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,910 by 2033. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesUS 190 Ebml
CrossesTrimmier RD
Location1.5 MI E of SH 195
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09458, -97.73242
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,790 (2013)
Projected traffic45,910 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Ebml over Trimmier RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 190 Ebml over Trimmier RD 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 US 190 Ebml over Trimmier RD carry?

About 32,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Ebml over Trimmier RD?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Ebml over Trimmier RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.