US Bridges

US 290 Service RD over IH 10

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of US 290 · Structure no. 071340014201067

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Service RD over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Service RD over IH 10 in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 Service RD
CrossesIH 10
Location0.2 MI SE of US 290
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29139, -99.52793
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 Service RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Service RD over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Service RD over IH 10 carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Service RD over IH 10?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Service RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.