US Bridges

SH 191 WB over Lp 338

Good

Ector County, Texas · SH 191 at Loop 338 · Structure no. 060690229601019

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,070
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 191 WB over Lp 338 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 191 WB over Lp 338 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,070 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 191 WB
CrossesLp 338
LocationSH 191 at Loop 338
RouteState Highway 191
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89637, -102.31768
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,070 (2013)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SH 191 WB over Lp 338 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 191 WB over Lp 338 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 191 WB over Lp 338 carry?

About 11,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 191 WB over Lp 338?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 191 WB over Lp 338?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.