US Bridges

US 190 over Bear & Mill Creek Relief

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 2500 · Structure no. 111870021305081

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,766
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Bear & Mill Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 190 over Bear & Mill Creek Relief in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 5 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 7,766 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesBear & Mill Creek Relief
Location1.0 MI E of FM 2500
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71985, -94.69648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,766 (2019)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Bear & Mill Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 190 over Bear & Mill Creek Relief 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 Bear & Mill Creek Relief carry?

About 7,766 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Bear & Mill Creek Relief?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Bear & Mill Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.