US Bridges

SH 290 over North Sheffield Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 4.20 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860014007048

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290 over North Sheffield Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 290 over North Sheffield Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 93 years old, older 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 290
CrossesNorth Sheffield Draw
Location4.20 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6939, -101.83015
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2022)
Projected traffic711 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 290 over North Sheffield Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 290 over North Sheffield Draw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 290 over North Sheffield Draw carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 290 over North Sheffield Draw?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290 over North Sheffield Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.