US Bridges

FM 1670 over US 190

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.43 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140023104128

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1670 over US 190 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1670 over US 190 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,120 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1670
CrossesUS 190
Location2.43 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1670
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05476, -97.50662
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2020)
Projected traffic7,120 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 FM 1670 over US 190 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1670 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 FM 1670 over US 190 carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1670 over US 190?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1670 over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.