US Bridges

Star Hill RD over Post Oak Point Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 2.8 MI NE of FM 109 · Structure no. 130080AA5196001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Hill RD over Post Oak Point Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Star Hill RD over Post Oak Point 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStar Hill RD
CrossesPost Oak Point Creek
Location2.8 MI NE of FM 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95618, -96.46284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Star Hill RD over Post Oak Point Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Hill RD over Post Oak Point 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Star Hill RD over Post Oak Point Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Star Hill RD over Post Oak Point Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Star Hill RD over Post Oak Point Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.