US Bridges

US 290 over Schnerr Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 12.1 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 140870011203009

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Schnerr Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 290 over Schnerr Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 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 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesSchnerr Creek
Location12.1 MI W of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30053, -99.07802
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,460 (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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Schnerr Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 290 over Schnerr 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 Schnerr Creek carry?

About 3,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Schnerr Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Schnerr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.