US Bridges

US 190 Wfr over Thompson Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210004909043

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,979
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wfr over Thompson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 190 Wfr over Thompson 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 2,979 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,640 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 190 Wfr
CrossesThompson Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of FM 2818
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73174, -96.432
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 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 traffic2,979 (2023)
Projected traffic28,640 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$488,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Wfr over Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Creek carry?

About 2,979 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 190 Wfr over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Wfr over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.