US Bridges

US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.95 MI SE of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020011412185

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 WB FR
CrossesHcfcd Channel L120-00-00
Location3.95 MI SE of FM 2920
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03652, -95.85062
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 WB FR over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00 built?

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

What condition is US 290 WB FR 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 WB FR over Hcfcd Channel L120-00-00 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB FR 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 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.