US Bridges

US 190 over Little Hickory Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 4.15 MI E of FM 2500 · Structure no. 111870021305083

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,352
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Little Hickory Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over Little Hickory Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 4,352 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesLittle Hickory Creek
Location4.15 MI E of FM 2500
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72234, -94.64537
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,352 (2019)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Little Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 190 over Little Hickory 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 Little Hickory Creek carry?

About 4,352 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Little Hickory Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Little Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.