US Bridges

US 290 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020005008477

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,910
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 290 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch in Harris 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 12,910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,070 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Ebfr
CrossesHcfcd Drainage Ditch
Location1.9 MI SE of FM 1960
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89798, -95.59582
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,910 (2011)
Projected traffic18,070 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,910 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.