US Bridges

US 290 EB over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 3.10 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270011403057

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
22,574
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 290 EB over Cottonwood Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 years old, older 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 22,574 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,310 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.10 MI E of FM 973
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3509, -97.48649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,574 (2019)
Projected traffic21,310 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 290 EB over Cottonwood 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 EB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 22,574 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.