US Bridges

US 290 Row over Drainage Ditch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW of SH 45 · Structure no. 142270011402488

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,806
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Row over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 Row over Drainage Ditch 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 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 16,806 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 290 Row
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 MI SW of SH 45
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33256, -97.61361
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,806 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Row over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Row over Drainage Ditch 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 Row over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16,806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Row over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 290 Row over Drainage Ditch?

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