US Bridges

SP 290 S U-Turn over IH 35

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.89 MI S of Lp 363 · Structure no. 090140001504710

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 290 S U-Turn over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 290 S U-Turn over IH 35 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSP 290 S U-Turn
CrossesIH 35
Location0.89 MI S of Lp 363
RouteState Highway 290
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12808, -97.33486
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SP 290 S U-Turn over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 290 S U-Turn over IH 35 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SP 290 S U-Turn over IH 35 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SP 290 S U-Turn over IH 35?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SP 290 S U-Turn over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.