US Bridges

US 190 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 5.00 MI NE of Tyler C/L · Structure no. 201220021308093

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 67 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 4,531 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,967 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesSandy Creek
Location5.00 MI NE of Tyler C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86676, -94.11531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,531 (2024)
Projected traffic5,967 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 190 over Sandy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.