SH 290 over South Sheffield Draw

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Pecos County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 061860014007049

Built: 1932; 93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 542 ft; 19 main spans
Daily traffic: 127; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290 over South Sheffield Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 290 over South Sheffield Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 290

CrossesSouth Sheffield Draw

Location0.8 MI E of SH 349

RouteState Highway 290

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.68621, -101.81072

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating58 US tons

Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans19

Design loadUnknown

Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)

Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)

Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)

Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2023)

Projected traffic188 by 2042

Trucks26%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 South Sheffield Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SH 290 over South 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 South Sheffield Draw carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 290 over South Sheffield Draw?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290 over South Sheffield Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.