US Bridges

Bu 190 EB over US 190

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of Coryell C/L · Structure no. 090140023103084

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
534 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,470
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 190 EB over US 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 190 EB over US 190 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,460 by 2035. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 190 EB
CrossesUS 190
Location1.90 MI E of Coryell C/L
RouteState Highway 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12113, -97.77304
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,470 (2015)
Projected traffic10,460 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 190 EB over US 190 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 190 EB 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 Bu 190 EB over US 190 carry?

About 7,470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bu 190 EB over US 190?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 190 EB over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.