US Bridges

FM 359 SB over US 290

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 1488 · Structure no. 122370011411144

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 359 SB over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 359 SB over US 290 in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesFM 359 SB
CrossesUS 290
Location0.6 MI E of FM 1488
RouteState Highway 359
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09963, -96.0413
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2013)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 359 SB over US 290 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 359 SB over US 290 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 359 SB over US 290 carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 359 SB over US 290?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 359 SB over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.