US Bridges

SH 290 over Live Oak Creek

Good

Crockett County, Texas · 3.73 MI E of Pecos C/L · Structure no. 070530014008130

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290 over Live Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 290 over Live Oak Creek in Crockett 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2038. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 290
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location3.73 MI E of Pecos C/L
RouteState Highway 290
CountyCrockett County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66188, -101.70842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic193 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SH 290 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 290 over Live Oak 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 290 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 290 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.