US Bridges

US 290 EB On/Rp over Ponds Creek Tributary

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370011411146

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB On/Rp over Ponds Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB On/Rp over Ponds Creek Tributary 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 290 EB On/Rp
CrossesPonds Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI E of FM 359
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09647, -96.04024
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2013)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 EB On/Rp over Ponds Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is US 290 EB On/Rp over Ponds Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 EB On/Rp over Ponds Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB On/Rp over Ponds Creek Tributary?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB On/Rp over Ponds Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.