US Bridges

Willow Springs RD over US 290

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 439 · Structure no. 090140023103391

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Springs RD over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Springs RD over US 290 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2037. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow Springs RD
CrossesUS 290
Location0.90 MI W of FM 439
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11401, -97.76168
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Springs RD over US 290 built?

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

What condition is Willow Springs RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Springs RD over US 290 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Springs RD over US 290?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Springs RD over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.