US Bridges

CR 190 over Mustang Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of CR 149 · Structure no. 120200AA0739002

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 190 over Mustang Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 190 over Mustang Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,600 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 190
CrossesMustang Bayou
Location0.15 MI SE of CR 149
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43312, -95.27377
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 190 over Mustang Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 190 over Mustang Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 190 over Mustang Bayou carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 190 over Mustang Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 190 over Mustang Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.