SH 95 over Prickly Pear Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 6.5 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 140110032301014
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,559
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 95 over Prickly Pear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 95 over Prickly Pear Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SH 95 over Prickly Pear Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 95 over Prickly Pear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 95 over Prickly Pear Creek carry?
About 1,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 95 over Prickly Pear Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 95 over Prickly Pear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.