US Bridges

US 190 over Choates Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 111870021304113

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,125
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Choates Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 190 over Choates Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesChoates Creek
Location2.4 MI E of SH 146
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70987, -94.89004
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,125 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 over Choates Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Choates 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 over Choates Creek carry?

About 13,125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Choates Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Choates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.