US Bridges

US 290 WB over James Muse Parkway

Good

Waller County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of FM 362 · Structure no. 122370011411165

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB over James Muse Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB over James Muse Parkway 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,140 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB
CrossesJames Muse Parkway
Location2.0 MI W of FM 362
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07681, -95.96783
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 length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2013)
Projected traffic28,140 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over James Muse Parkway built?

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

What condition is US 290 WB over James Muse Parkway 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 WB over James Muse Parkway carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB over James Muse Parkway?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB over James Muse Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.