US Bridges

FM 1441 over Piney Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 140110299101001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1441 over Piney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1441 over Piney Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,169 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1441
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1.3 MI E of SH 95
RouteState Highway 1441
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16397, -97.29806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,975 (2023)
Projected traffic6,169 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1441 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1441 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1441 over Piney Creek carry?

About 4,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1441 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1441 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.