US Bridges

US 190 Wbml over FM 3470

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.8 MI E of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140023103077

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,745
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wbml over FM 3470 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Wbml over FM 3470 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 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 41,745 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,420 by 2033. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS 190 Wbml
CrossesFM 3470
Location3.8 MI E of SH 195
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08059, -97.6986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,745 (2024)
Projected traffic32,420 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Wbml over FM 3470 built?

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

What condition is US 190 Wbml over FM 3470 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 Wbml over FM 3470 carry?

About 41,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Wbml over FM 3470?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Wbml over FM 3470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.