US Bridges

US 190 over Theuvinins Creek

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 202290021307063

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,164
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Theuvinins Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over Theuvinins Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 86 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 4,164 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesTheuvinins Creek
Location2.80 MI E of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79364, -94.3725
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,164 (2022)
Projected traffic5,830 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Theuvinins Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 190 over Theuvinins 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 Theuvinins Creek carry?

About 4,164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Theuvinins Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Theuvinins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.