US Bridges

US 190 over Palmetto Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 946 · Structure no. 112040021302102

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,388
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Palmetto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Palmetto Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5,388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesPalmetto Creek
Location1.90 MI E of FM 946
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74394, -95.28432
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,388 (2020)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Palmetto Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Palmetto 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Palmetto Creek carry?

About 5,388 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Palmetto Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 190 over Palmetto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.