US Bridges

US 190 WB over Navasota River Rel No 1

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.08 MI NE of FM 974 · Structure no. 170210011702063

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
849 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 WB over Navasota River Rel No 1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 WB over Navasota River Rel No 1 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2033. The structure is 849 ft (258.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190 WB
CrossesNavasota River Rel No 1
Location1.08 MI NE of FM 974
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86467, -96.198
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadOther
Structure length849 ft (258.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2013)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 WB over Navasota River Rel No 1 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 WB over Navasota River Rel No 1 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 WB over Navasota River Rel No 1 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 190 WB over Navasota River Rel No 1?

The structure is 849 ft (258.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 WB over Navasota River Rel No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.