US Bridges

US 190 WB over Mathis Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of FM 2776 · Structure no. 170210011701088

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,804
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 WB over Mathis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 WB over Mathis Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6,804 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,130 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 WB
CrossesMathis Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of FM 2776
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75758, -96.29739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,804 (2019)
Projected traffic7,130 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 WB over Mathis Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 WB over Mathis Creek 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 WB over Mathis Creek carry?

About 6,804 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 190 WB over Mathis Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 WB over Mathis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.