Center Hill RD over Piney Creek
FairAustin County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of FM 1456 · Structure no. 130080AA0351001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 945
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Hill RD over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Hill RD over Piney Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Hill RD over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Hill RD over Piney 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Center Hill RD over Piney Creek carry?
About 945 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Center Hill RD over Piney Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Center Hill RD over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.