US Bridges

Bs 6 NB over US 190

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.9 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210004912080

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 6 NB over US 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bs 6 NB over US 190 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 4,981 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,973 by 2041. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 6 NB
CrossesUS 190
Location0.9 MI SE of FM 2818
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71924, -96.41262
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,981 (2021)
Projected traffic6,973 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bs 6 NB over US 190 built?

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

What condition is Bs 6 NB over US 190 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 Bs 6 NB over US 190 carry?

About 4,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bs 6 NB over US 190?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 6 NB over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.