US 190 over Caney Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760024405041
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,339
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 190 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Caney Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 89 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 3,339 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 190 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 190 over Caney Creek carry?
About 3,339 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 190 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 190 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.