US Bridges

US 190 over Kickapoo Creek

Poor

Polk County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 3152 · Structure no. 111870021303096

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Kickapoo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Kickapoo Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,456 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location0.40 MI W of FM 3152
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81409, -95.08257
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,456 (2024)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Kickapoo Creek built?

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

What condition is US 190 over Kickapoo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 12,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.