US Bridges

US 190 WB over Cedar Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.55 MI S of FM 974 · Structure no. 170210011702077

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 WB over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 WB over Cedar Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 10,138 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 WB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.55 MI S of FM 974
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.83244, -96.21838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,138 (2020)
Projected traffic12,200 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 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 190 WB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 WB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.