US Bridges

FM 1704 over US 290

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Lp 109 · Structure no. 140110011404130

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1704 over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1704 over US 290 in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,370 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 1704
CrossesUS 290
Location0.2 MI E of Lp 109
RouteState Highway 1704
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33632, -97.36696
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2013)
Projected traffic4,370 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1704 over US 290 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1704 over US 290 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1704 over US 290 carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1704 over US 290?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1704 over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.