US Bridges

US 190 WB over SH 317

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140023104349

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,521
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 WB over SH 317 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 WB over SH 317 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 17,521 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,950 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 190 WB
CrossesSH 317
Location0.90 MI SW of FM 93
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04665, -97.46738
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,521 (2020)
Projected traffic32,950 by 2035
Trucks6%
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 WB over SH 317 built?

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

What condition is US 190 WB over SH 317 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 WB over SH 317 carry?

About 17,521 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 WB over SH 317?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 WB over SH 317?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.