US Bridges

US 190 over Little Turkey Creek

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 202290021306064

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Little Turkey Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 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 5,684 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location1.00 MI W of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.77503, -94.43209
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,684 (2022)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 190 over Little Turkey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.