US Bridges

US 290 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 12.6 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 140870011302040

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,990
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 290 over Three Mile Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 70 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 9,990 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,760 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location12.6 MI E of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22759, -98.68135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,990 (2020)
Projected traffic6,760 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 290 over Three Mile 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 Three Mile Creek carry?

About 9,990 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.