US Bridges

US 290 EB over Wilbarger Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270011402081

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
420 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
26,637
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over Wilbarger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB over Wilbarger Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 78 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 5 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 26,637 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,800 by 2031. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesWilbarger Creek
Location0.65 MI W of FM 973
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34896, -97.54964
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,637 (2019)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 290 EB over Wilbarger Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 290 EB over Wilbarger Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 EB over Wilbarger Creek carry?

About 26,637 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is US 290 EB over Wilbarger Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over Wilbarger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.