US Bridges

US 290 WB over Willow Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 4.75 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270011403140

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,498
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB over Willow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 WB
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4.75 MI E of FM 973
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35164, -97.45881
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,498 (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 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 WB over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 WB over Willow Creek 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 WB over Willow Creek carry?

About 14,498 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.