US Bridges

US 290 over Oak Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 140110011404069

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,543
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 over Oak Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 84 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 27,543 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,560 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 290
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.1 MI E of SH 95
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33426, -97.35931
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,543 (2023)
Projected traffic38,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 290 over Oak 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 over Oak Creek carry?

About 27,543 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 290 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.