US Bridges

US 290 over Barons Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of US 87 · Structure no. 140870011301024

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
242 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,682
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Barons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 290 over Barons Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 90 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 17,682 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,230 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesBarons Creek
Location0.40 MI SE of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26778, -98.86196
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,682 (2020)
Projected traffic19,230 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Barons Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 290 over Barons Creek 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 Barons Creek carry?

About 17,682 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Barons Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Barons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.