US 290E EB over Walnut Creek Trib 3
FairTravis County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of FM 3177 · Structure no. 142270011402472
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 286 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
US 290E EB over Walnut Creek Trib 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290E EB over Walnut Creek Trib 3 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290E EB over Walnut Creek Trib 3 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290E EB over Walnut Creek Trib 3 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 290E EB over Walnut Creek Trib 3 carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 290E EB over Walnut Creek Trib 3?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US 290E EB over Walnut Creek Trib 3?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.