US Bridges

US 290 over Stuckens Branch

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 3.32 MI E of RM 783 S · Structure no. 140870011202005

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Stuckens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 over Stuckens 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesStuckens Branch
Location3.32 MI E of RM 783 S
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30032, -99.19284
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2020)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Stuckens 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 Stuckens 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 Stuckens Branch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Stuckens Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Stuckens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.