US Bridges

US 190 over Quicksand Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of FM 1416 · Structure no. 201760024405070

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Quicksand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Quicksand Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesQuicksand Creek
Location1.60 MI E of FM 1416
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74683, -93.61837
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Quicksand Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Quicksand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Quicksand Creek carry?

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

How long is US 190 over Quicksand Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Quicksand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.