US Bridges

US 190 over Menard Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 5.55 MI E of FM 146 · Structure no. 111870021304114

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,262
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Menard Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 190 over Menard 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 7,262 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 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
CrossesMenard Creek
Location5.55 MI E of FM 146
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70266, -94.83965
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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 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 traffic7,262 (2020)
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 Menard Creek built?

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

What condition is US 190 over Menard 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 Menard Creek carry?

About 7,262 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Menard Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Menard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.