US Bridges

Bu 190 over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 3.60 MI E of Coryell C/L · Structure no. 090140023110030

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 190 over Long Branch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 190 over Long Branch Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 83 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 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,930 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 190
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location3.60 MI E of Coryell C/L
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12155, -97.74813
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,950 (2015)
Projected traffic20,930 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$915,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 190 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Bu 190 over Long Branch Creek 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 Bu 190 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 14,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bu 190 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 190 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.