US Bridges

Bu 290 over Higgins (hog) Branch

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.76 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 172390011409090

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,884
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 290 over Higgins (hog) Branch is a concrete slab carrying Bu 290 over Higgins (hog) Branch in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 103 years old, older 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 6,884 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,638 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 290
CrossesHiggins (hog) Branch
Location0.76 MI E of SH 36
RouteState Highway 290
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1652, -96.41138
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,884 (2021)
Projected traffic9,638 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 290 over Higgins (hog) Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Bu 290 over Higgins (hog) Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 290 over Higgins (hog) Branch carry?

About 6,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bu 290 over Higgins (hog) Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 290 over Higgins (hog) Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.