US Bridges

US 290 Bus over Mound Crk Trib

Good

Waller County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of FM 362 · Structure no. 122370005005023

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Bus over Mound Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 Bus over Mound Crk Trib in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 290 Bus
CrossesMound Crk Trib
Location2.4 MI W of FM 362
RouteState Highway 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06807, -95.97419
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2013)
Projected traffic5,340 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 Bus over Mound Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 290 Bus over Mound Crk Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Bus over Mound Crk Trib carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Bus over Mound Crk Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns US 290 Bus over Mound Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.