US Bridges

US 190 over Neches River

Poor

Jasper County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of Tyler C/L · Structure no. 201220021308074

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,601 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,611
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Neches River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 190 over Neches River in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,611 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,455 by 2042. The structure is 1,601 ft (488 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesNeches River
Location0.00 MI E of Tyler C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85328, -94.19601
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+31 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,601 ft (488 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,611 (2022)
Projected traffic6,455 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Neches River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Neches River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Neches River carry?

About 4,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Neches River?

The structure is 1,601 ft (488 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.