US Bridges

US 190 over Caney Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of FM 1416 · Structure no. 201760024405043

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
380 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over Caney Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.60 MI E of FM 1416
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74156, -93.63439
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2022)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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 2,309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.