US Bridges

US 190 Efr over Thompson Branch

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210004909079

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Efr over Thompson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 Efr 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Efr
CrossesThompson Branch
Location0.55 MI SE of FM 2818
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72258, -96.41721
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Efr over Thompson Branch built?

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

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Efr over Thompson Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Efr over Thompson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.