US Bridges

US 190 over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 7.20 MI E of Polk C/L · Structure no. 202290021306078

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over Little Cypress Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5,117 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location7.20 MI E of Polk C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76438, -94.48132
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,117 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

About 5,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.