US Bridges

US 290 Bus over Clear Crk

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370005005137

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,730
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Bus over Clear Crk is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 290 Bus over Clear Crk in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 290 Bus
CrossesClear Crk
Location0.5 MI W of FM 359
RouteState Highway 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08738, -96.04692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2013)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bus over Clear Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Bus over Clear Crk 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 Clear Crk carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Bus over Clear Crk?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Bus over Clear Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.