US Bridges

US 190 over Trinity River

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM 356 · Structure no. 111870021303095

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
4,231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Trinity River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 190 over Trinity River in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 7,393 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,401 by 2042. The structure is 4,231 ft (1,289.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesTrinity River
Location1.9 MI W of FM 356
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.80082, -95.15376
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+49 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,231 ft (1,289.6 m)
Longest span306 ft (93.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,393 (2024)
Projected traffic12,401 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Trinity River 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 Trinity River carry?

About 7,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Trinity River?

The structure is 4,231 ft (1,289.6 m) long with a longest span of 306 ft (93.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.