US Bridges

US 290 Wbfr over Williamson Creek

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Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270011308508

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,055
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Wbfr over Williamson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Wbfr over Williamson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 290 Wbfr
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location0.15 MI E of SH 71
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23464, -97.87141
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,055 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wbfr over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Wbfr over Williamson Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Wbfr over Williamson Creek carry?

About 3,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Wbfr over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Wbfr over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.