US Bridges

US 190 over Walnut Run Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 201220024403027

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Walnut Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Walnut Run Creek in Jasper 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 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 4,076 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesWalnut Run Creek
Location2.30 MI E of US 96
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91738, -93.95961
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,076 (2024)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Walnut Run Creek built?

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

What condition is US 190 over Walnut Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Walnut Run Creek carry?

About 4,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Walnut Run Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Walnut Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.