US Bridges

SH 191 EB over CR 1275

Good

Midland County, Texas · 4.5 MI W of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650229602031

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 191 EB over CR 1275 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 191 EB over CR 1275 in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,320 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 191 EB
CrossesCR 1275
Location4.5 MI W of Lp 250
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97994, -102.22827
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,278 (2022)
Projected traffic26,320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 1275 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 191 EB over CR 1275 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 191 EB over CR 1275 carry?

About 18,278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 191 EB over CR 1275?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 191 EB over CR 1275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.