US Bridges

US 190 EB over Spur 172 SB & Sbfr

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of Coryell C/L · Structure no. 090140023103086

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,530
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 EB over Spur 172 SB & Sbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 EB over Spur 172 SB & Sbfr in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 38,530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,950 by 2035. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 EB
CrossesSpur 172 SB & Sbfr
Location2.10 MI E of Coryell C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11982, -97.76929
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,530 (2015)
Projected traffic53,950 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 EB over Spur 172 SB & Sbfr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 190 EB over Spur 172 SB & Sbfr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 EB over Spur 172 SB & Sbfr carry?

About 38,530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 EB over Spur 172 SB & Sbfr?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 EB over Spur 172 SB & Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.