US Bridges

US 190 WB over Navasota River

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 2.0 MI SW of FM 2865 · Structure no. 171540011703065

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
423 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,228
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 WB over Navasota River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 WB over Navasota River in Madison 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 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 5,228 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,273 by 2039. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 WB
CrossesNavasota River
Location2.0 MI SW of FM 2865
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86956, -96.19236
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,228 (2019)
Projected traffic6,273 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 Navasota River built?

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

What condition is US 190 WB over Navasota River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 WB over Navasota River carry?

About 5,228 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 190 WB over Navasota River?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 WB over Navasota River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.