US Bridges

US 190 EB over SH 195

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.60 MI E of Coryell C/L · Structure no. 090140023103093

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,572
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 EB over SH 195 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 EB over SH 195 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 31,572 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,950 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS 190 EB
CrossesSH 195
Location3.60 MI E of Coryell C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10894, -97.74757
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,572 (2017)
Projected traffic53,950 by 2035
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 EB over SH 195 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 190 EB over SH 195 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 SH 195 carry?

About 31,572 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 EB over SH 195?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 EB over SH 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.