US Bridges

US 190 over Iron Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of FM 1372 · Structure no. 171540011704058

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Iron Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 190 over Iron Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 78 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 6,832 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,365 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesIron Creek
Location0.35 MI NE of FM 1372
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91732, -95.97478
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,832 (2020)
Projected traffic8,365 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Iron Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 190 over Iron 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Iron Creek carry?

About 6,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Iron Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Iron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.