SH 290 is a loop off IH-10 in West Texas. The short loop serves the town of Sheffield and Fort Lancaster State Park before returning to IH-10. SH 290 was formerly part of US 290, and renumbered when US 290 was truncated with the completion of IH-10.
| Climbing up toward Sheffield from IH-10, SH 290 takes the characteristics of an old mountain road. Photo taken 2/28/05 by Kevin Trinkle.
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| In the heart of the small town of Sheffield, SH 290 meets SH 349. Photo taken 2/28/05 by Kevin Trinkle.
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| This old truss bridge is found just east of Sheffield. Photo taken 2/28/05 by Kevin Trinkle.
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| After crossing the Pecos River, SH 290 takes a dramatic climb up the side of the Pecos River valley. Photo taken 2/28/05 by Kevin Trinkle.
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| At the top of this climb, there is a picnic area overlooking the Pecos River. Photo taken 2/28/05 by Kevin Trinkle.
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| Approaching Fort Lancaster State Historic Park. Photo taken 2/28/05 by Kevin Trinkle.
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| East of Fort Lancaster, SH 290 reduces to one lane when reaching Live Oak Draw. This photo is taken from the yield point on SH 290 east. Photo taken 2/28/05 by Kevin Trinkle.
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| The old bridge over Live Oak Draw has been reduced to one lane due to repair work. Photo taken 2/28/05 by Kevin Trinkle.
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