US 290 over Flat Creek
GoodBlanco County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140160011203069
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,465
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Flat Creek in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,465 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,180 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 over Flat 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 290 over Flat Creek carry?
About 7,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 290 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.