US Bridges

US 290 over Hcfcd Unit E127-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI NW of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005008110

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,163
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Hcfcd Unit E127-00-00 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Hcfcd Unit E127-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 88,163 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225,580 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 219 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesHcfcd Unit E127-00-00
Location1.9 MI NW of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88803, -95.58106
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width219 ft (66.6 m)
Roadway width207 ft (63.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,163 (2016)
Projected traffic225,580 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Hcfcd Unit E127-00-00 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 290 over Hcfcd Unit E127-00-00 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 over Hcfcd Unit E127-00-00 carry?

About 88,163 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Hcfcd Unit E127-00-00?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 219 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Hcfcd Unit E127-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.