US Bridges

SH 290 over IH 10

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · At IH 10 - SH 290 · Structure no. 070530014010275

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 290 over IH 10 in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 290
CrossesIH 10
LocationAt IH 10 - SH 290
RouteState Highway 290
CountyCrockett County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72803, -101.55532
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic328 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$238,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 290 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 290 over IH 10 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 IH 10 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 290 over IH 10?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.