US 290 EB over Ponds Creek
FairWaller County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370011411151
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,891
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 EB over Ponds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB over Ponds Creek 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 20,891 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,770 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 EB over Ponds Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 EB over Ponds Creek 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 over Ponds Creek carry?
About 20,891 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 290 EB over Ponds Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 EB over Ponds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.