US Bridges

US 290 Ebfr over Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Springdale · Structure no. 142270011402456

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ebfr over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Ebfr 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 19,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,600 by 2030. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 Ebfr
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Springdale
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32864, -97.64808
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2010)
Projected traffic26,600 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ebfr over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is US 290 Ebfr over Walnut 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 Ebfr over Walnut Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is US 290 Ebfr over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ebfr over Walnut Creek?

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