US Bridges

US 190 Wbml over Lp 121

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140023104109

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wbml over Lp 121 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Wbml over Lp 121 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,650 by 2033. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesUS 190 Wbml
CrossesLp 121
Location1.1 MI W of SH 317
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04975, -97.48566
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2013)
Projected traffic34,650 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Wbml over Lp 121 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 190 Wbml over Lp 121 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 Wbml over Lp 121 carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Wbml over Lp 121?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Wbml over Lp 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.