US Bridges

US 190 over Thompson Branch

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210004909078

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,492
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Thompson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Thompson Branch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 31,492 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,050 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesThompson Branch
Location0.55 MI SE of FM 2818
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72237, -96.41815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,492 (2020)
Projected traffic29,050 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Thompson Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Thompson Branch 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 Thompson Branch carry?

About 31,492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Thompson Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 190 over Thompson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.