US Bridges

US 290 WB over Woodward Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 577 · Structure no. 172390011410041

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,586
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB over Woodward Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 290 WB over Woodward Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 14,586 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,420 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 WB
CrossesWoodward Creek
Location0.35 MI E of FM 577
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14123, -96.3587
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,586 (2020)
Projected traffic14,420 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 WB over Woodward Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US 290 WB over Woodward 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 WB over Woodward Creek carry?

About 14,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB over Woodward Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB over Woodward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.