US Bridges

US 290 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.18 MI E of SP 125 · Structure no. 172390011409121

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,970
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 over Drainage Ditch in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 18,970 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,310 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.18 MI E of SP 125
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18371, -96.58524
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,970 (2020)
Projected traffic20,310 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 290 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 18,970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.