US 290 EB over Elm Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 140110011404061
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,426
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 EB over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 290 EB over Elm Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,426 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,113 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 EB over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is US 290 EB over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 290 EB over Elm Creek carry?
About 18,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 290 EB over Elm Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 EB over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.