US Bridges

US 190 / SH 21 EB over Old Cedar Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of FM 974 · Structure no. 170210011702046

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 / SH 21 EB over Old Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 / SH 21 EB over Old Cedar Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,060 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 / SH 21 EB
CrossesOld Cedar Creek
Location1.25 MI W of FM 974
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8358, -96.21666
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 protection7 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
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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2011)
Projected traffic11,060 by 2031
Trucks13%
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 / SH 21 EB over Old Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 / SH 21 EB over Old Cedar 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 / SH 21 EB over Old Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 190 / SH 21 EB over Old Cedar Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 / SH 21 EB over Old Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.