US Bridges

US 290 Ebfr over Cole Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI SE of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020005009491

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ebfr over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 290 Ebfr 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 6,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 Ebfr
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of Bw 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86768, -95.5436
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,580 (2013)
Projected traffic7,890 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 Ebfr over Cole Creek built?

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

What condition is US 290 Ebfr 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 Ebfr over Cole Creek carry?

About 6,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Ebfr over Cole Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ebfr over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.