US Bridges

US 190 EB over FM 974

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.29 MI NW of US190/SH 21 · Structure no. 170210004912082

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,308
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 EB over FM 974 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 EB over FM 974 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 20,308 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,431 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 EB
CrossesFM 974
Location1.29 MI NW of US190/SH 21
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70995, -96.37407
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,308 (2021)
Projected traffic28,431 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 EB over FM 974 built?

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

What condition is US 190 EB over FM 974 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 EB over FM 974 carry?

About 20,308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 190 EB over FM 974?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 EB over FM 974?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.