US Bridges

US 190 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 201220024403056

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over BNSF Railroad in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 5 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 13,581 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,013 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.80 MI E of US 96
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91674, -93.98352
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,581 (2022)
Projected traffic19,013 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over BNSF Railroad built?

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

What condition is US 190 over BNSF Railroad 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 BNSF Railroad carry?

About 13,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.