US Bridges

US 190 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 3.3 MI W of FM 1276 · Structure no. 111870021304092

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,932
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Bluff Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over Bluff Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 78 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 8,932 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,030 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesBluff Creek
Location3.3 MI W of FM 1276
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69876, -94.79514
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,932 (2019)
Projected traffic16,030 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 190 over Bluff 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 Bluff Creek carry?

About 8,932 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.