US Bridges

US 190 over SH 95

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.40 MI NW of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140032001084

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,103
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over SH 95 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over SH 95 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 21,103 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,080 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesSH 95
Location2.40 MI NW of FM 93
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05509, -97.33054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,103 (2020)
Projected traffic26,080 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over SH 95 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over SH 95 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over SH 95 carry?

About 21,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over SH 95?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over SH 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.