US Bridges

US 290 WB FR over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of US 183 · Structure no. 142270011401133

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,702
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB FR over Little Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB FR over Little Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,702 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,540 by 2033. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB FR
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.35 MI SW of US 183
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32386, -97.67901
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,702 (2023)
Projected traffic16,540 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 WB FR over Little Walnut 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 WB FR over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 9,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB FR over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB FR over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.