FM 331 over Piney Creek
GoodAustin County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of FM 529 · Structure no. 130080293701002
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 331 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 331 over Piney Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 331 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 331 over Piney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 331 over Piney Creek carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is FM 331 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 331 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.