US Bridges

US 190 over Beard Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 7.5 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210011701092

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
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 Beard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Beard Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesBeard Creek
Location7.5 MI NE of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78036, -96.26719
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 structure4
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 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 over Beard Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is US 190 over Beard Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 190 over Beard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.