US Bridges

US 290 EB Ml over Cole Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI SE of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009483

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB Ml over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB Ml over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 70,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,610 by 2033. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 EB Ml
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of Beltway 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86683, -95.54097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,250 (2013)
Projected traffic83,610 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-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 EB Ml over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 EB Ml over Cole 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 EB Ml over Cole Creek carry?

About 70,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB Ml over Cole Creek?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB Ml over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.