US Bridges

US 190 over Neches River Relief

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Jasper C/L · Structure no. 202290021307066

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
455 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,611
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Neches River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 190 over Neches River Relief in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 5 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 4,611 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,455 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesNeches River Relief
Location0.20 MI W of Jasper C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85337, -94.20372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,611 (2022)
Projected traffic6,455 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$951,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Neches River Relief built?

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

What condition is US 190 over Neches River Relief 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 Neches River Relief carry?

About 4,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Neches River Relief?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Neches River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.