US Bridges

US 190 over Caney Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of SH 75 · Structure no. 171540011704061

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,134
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 190 over Caney 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 7,134 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of SH 75
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93714, -95.93559
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,134 (2020)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Caney 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 Caney 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 Caney Creek carry?

About 7,134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.