US Bridges

Old Mill Creek RD over US 290

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of BUS290 · Structure no. 172390018606043

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Creek RD over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill Creek RD over US 290 in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesOld Mill Creek RD
CrossesUS 290
Location0.3 MI S of BUS290
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16209, -96.42292
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2008)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill Creek RD over US 290 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Creek RD over US 290 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 Old Mill Creek RD over US 290 carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Creek RD over US 290?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Creek RD over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.