US Bridges

US 190 over Bowman Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 7.5 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210011701006

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,503
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Bowman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Bowman Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 13,503 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,640 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesBowman Creek
Location7.5 MI NE of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7771, -96.2754
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,503 (2019)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 190 over Bowman Creek 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 Bowman Creek carry?

About 13,503 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is US 190 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 190 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.