US Bridges

US 190 Wfr over Elm Fork Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Osr · Structure no. 170210004909042

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wfr over Elm Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 190 Wfr over Elm Fork Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Wfr
CrossesElm Fork Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Osr
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74433, -96.45296
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2010)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Wfr over Elm Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 190 Wfr over Elm Fork Creek 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 Wfr over Elm Fork Creek carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Wfr over Elm Fork Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Wfr over Elm Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.