US Bridges

US 290E WB over Walnut Creek Trib

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142270011402471

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 290E WB over Walnut Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290E WB over Walnut Creek Trib in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,000 by 2036. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290E WB
CrossesWalnut Creek Trib
Location1.80 MI E of US 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3295, -97.64407
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2016)
Projected traffic121,000 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
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 290E WB over Walnut Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290E WB over Walnut Creek Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 290E WB over Walnut Creek Trib carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 290E WB over Walnut Creek Trib?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 290E WB over Walnut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.