US Bridges

US 190 WB over Long King Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 111870021303101

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 WB over Long King Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 WB over Long King Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,544 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,330 by 2033. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 WB
CrossesLong King Creek
Location0.50 MI NW of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71651, -94.95905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,544 (2022)
Projected traffic18,330 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Long King Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 WB over Long King Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 WB over Long King Creek carry?

About 10,544 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 190 WB over Long King Creek?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 WB over Long King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.