US Bridges

US 190 over West Tempe Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 0.95 SE of FM 3126 · Structure no. 111870021303098

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over West Tempe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over West Tempe Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 11,546 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesWest Tempe Creek
Location0.95 SE of FM 3126
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76405, -95.02963
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,546 (2022)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over West Tempe Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 190 over West Tempe 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 West Tempe Creek carry?

About 11,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over West Tempe Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over West Tempe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.