US 190 over Big Cow Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of FM 1012 · Structure no. 201760024404053
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,237
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 190 over Big Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Big Cow Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 3,237 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 190 over Big Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 190 over Big Cow 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 Big Cow Creek carry?
About 3,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 190 over Big Cow Creek?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 190 over Big Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.