US Bridges

US 290 EB over Big Dry Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 3.15 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 142270011403059

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,873
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over Big Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 290 EB over Big Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 5 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 13,873 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location3.15 MI W of SH 95
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35162, -97.43747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic13,873 (2020)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2033
Trucks6%
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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 290 EB over Big Dry 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 Big Dry Creek carry?

About 13,873 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.