US Bridges

US 290 EB FR over Ponds Creek Tributary

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370011411147

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB FR over Ponds Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB FR 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 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2034. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 EB FR
CrossesPonds Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI E of FM 359
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09623, -96.04026
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 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 traffic10,400 (2014)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2034
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB FR over Ponds Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is US 290 EB FR over Ponds Creek Tributary 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 EB FR over Ponds Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB FR 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 FR over Ponds Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.