US Bridges

SH 290 over Pecos River

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · At Crockett-Pecos CO LN · Structure no. 070530014008051

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
940 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290 over Pecos River is a steel truss - thru carrying SH 290 over Pecos River in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2038. The structure is 940 ft (286.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 290
CrossesPecos River
LocationAt Crockett-Pecos CO LN
RouteState Highway 290
CountyCrockett County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65961, -101.77013
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+26 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length940 ft (286.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic392 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 290 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 290 over Pecos River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 290 over Pecos River carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 290 over Pecos River?

The structure is 940 ft (286.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.