US Bridges

US 290 over Banta Branch

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.67 MI E of RM 783 S · Structure no. 140870011202004

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Banta Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 290 over Banta Branch in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 94 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 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesBanta Branch
Location0.67 MI E of RM 783 S
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30001, -99.23733
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,801 (2023)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Banta Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 290 over Banta Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 over Banta Branch carry?

About 2,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Banta Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Banta Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.