US Bridges

US 290 WB FR over South Fork Cole Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.5 MI SE of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009492

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB FR over South Fork Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 290 WB FR over South Fork Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 22,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,970 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 WB FR
CrossesSouth Fork Cole Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86366, -95.53291
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,650 (2013)
Projected traffic26,970 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 WB FR over South Fork Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 WB FR over South Fork 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 WB FR over South Fork Cole Creek carry?

About 22,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB FR over South Fork Cole Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB FR over South Fork Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.