US Bridges

Old Pin Oak RD over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 3.4 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140110AA0159001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pin Oak RD over Pin Oak Creek is a other other carrying Old Pin Oak RD over Pin Oak Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pin Oak RD
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location3.4 MI S of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16521, -97.13169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pin Oak RD over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pin Oak RD over Pin Oak 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Pin Oak RD over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Pin Oak RD over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pin Oak RD over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.