US Bridges

US 290 EB over Rocky Creek

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Bastrop County, Texas · 4.4 MI SE of FM 2336 · Structure no. 140110011405495

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 290 EB over Rocky Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,380 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesRocky Creek
Location4.4 MI SE of FM 2336
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23461, -97.19515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,380 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 EB over Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.