US Bridges

US 190 over Woods Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 6.15 MI NE of FM 2500 · Structure no. 111870021305108

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,352
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 over Woods Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,352 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesWoods Creek
Location6.15 MI NE of FM 2500
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74401, -94.62284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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 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 Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Woods 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 Woods Creek carry?

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

How long is US 190 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.