US Bridges

US 190 over E Fork San Jacinto River

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 2.35 MI E of FM 405 · Structure no. 172360021301002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,922
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over E Fork San Jacinto River is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over E Fork San Jacinto River in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 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 9,922 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,891 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesE Fork San Jacinto River
Location2.35 MI E of FM 405
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7337, -95.36535
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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 traffic9,922 (2020)
Projected traffic13,891 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 E Fork San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 190 over E Fork San Jacinto River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over E Fork San Jacinto River carry?

About 9,922 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over E Fork San Jacinto River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 190 over E Fork San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.