US Bridges

US 290 Wbfr over Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Springdale · Structure no. 142270011402455

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Wbfr over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Wbfr over Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 64,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121,000 by 2030. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 Wbfr
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Springdale
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32946, -97.64841
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2010)
Projected traffic121,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Wbfr over 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 July 2023.

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

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is US 290 Wbfr over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Wbfr over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.