US 290 WB over Ponds Creek Tributary
FairWaller County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370011411148
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,529
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 WB over Ponds Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB 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 22,529 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,880 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 WB over Ponds Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 WB 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 WB over Ponds Creek Tributary carry?
About 22,529 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 290 WB over Ponds Creek Tributary?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 WB over Ponds Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.