US Bridges

SH 191 EB over FM 1788

Fair

Midland County, Texas · SH 191 & FM 1788 · Structure no. 061650229602012

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 191 EB over FM 1788 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 191 EB over FM 1788 in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 18,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,629 by 2042. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 191 EB
CrossesFM 1788
LocationSH 191 & FM 1788
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97002, -102.25211
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,306 (2022)
Projected traffic25,629 by 2042
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 191 EB over FM 1788 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 191 EB over FM 1788 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 191 EB over FM 1788 carry?

About 18,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 191 EB over FM 1788?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 191 EB over FM 1788?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.