US Bridges

US 190 / SH 6 over UP RR

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171980004908116

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
435 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 / SH 6 over UP RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 190 / SH 6 over UP RR in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 72 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 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 24,133 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,647 by 2042. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190 / SH 6
CrossesUP RR
Location0.9 MI S of US 79
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86765, -96.58489
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,133 (2023)
Projected traffic37,647 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 / SH 6 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 190 / SH 6 over UP RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 / SH 6 over UP RR carry?

About 24,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 190 / SH 6 over UP RR?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 / SH 6 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.