US Bridges

Connell ST over US 190

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140023104110

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connell ST over US 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connell ST 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 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2027. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConnell ST
CrossesUS 190
Location0.3 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 530
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04698, -97.47276
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2020)
Projected traffic1,265 by 2027
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Connell ST over US 190 built?

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

What condition is Connell ST over US 190 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 Connell ST over US 190 carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Connell ST over US 190?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Connell ST over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.