US 290 over Flag Creek
GoodGillespie County, Texas · 4.70 MI E of RM 783 S · Structure no. 140870011202070
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 over Flag Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Flag Creek in Gillespie 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 over Flag Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 over Flag 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 290 over Flag Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 290 over Flag Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 over Flag Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.