US Bridges

US 290 EB over FM 1488

Good

Waller County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 122370011411160

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,738
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over FM 1488 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB over FM 1488 in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20,738 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,880 by 2033. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesFM 1488
Location1.8 MI E of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10656, -96.0483
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry9: 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,738 (2019)
Projected traffic20,880 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB over FM 1488 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 EB over FM 1488 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 US 290 EB over FM 1488 carry?

About 20,738 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB over FM 1488?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over FM 1488?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.