US 290 over Barons Creek
GoodGillespie County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 140870011301477
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 283 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,184
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 over Barons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Barons Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 13,184 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2031. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Barons Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 over Barons 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 Barons Creek carry?
About 13,184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 290 over Barons Creek?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 over Barons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.