US Bridges

FM 2571 over Little Piney Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110268601004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2571 over Little Piney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2571 over Little Piney Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2571
CrossesLittle Piney Creek
Location1.9 MI E of SH 304
RouteState Highway 2571
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01709, -97.27728
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2023)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2571 over Little Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2571 over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2571 over Little Piney Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2571 over Little Piney Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2571 over Little Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.