US Bridges

US 290 over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.95 MI SE of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020011412184

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 27 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 46,273 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,270 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290
CrossesHcfcd Channel L120-00-00
Location3.95 MI SE of FM 2920
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03641, -95.85116
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,273 (2020)
Projected traffic59,270 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
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 Channel L120-00-00 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 290 over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00 carry?

About 46,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.