US 290 over Live Oak Creek
GoodGillespie County, Texas · 3.10 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 140870011203068
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,215
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 over Live Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Live Oak 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 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,910 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 72 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Live Oak Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 over Live Oak 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 Live Oak Creek carry?
About 5,215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 290 over Live Oak Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 over Live Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.