US Bridges

Old Pin Oak RD over Branch of Turner Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 140110AA0159002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pin Oak RD over Branch of Turner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Pin Oak RD over Branch of Turner Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Pin Oak RD
CrossesBranch of Turner Creek
Location0.25 MI SW of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20664, -97.11976
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pin Oak RD over Branch of Turner Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pin Oak RD over Branch of Turner 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 December 2023.

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

About 239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Pin Oak RD over Branch of Turner Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pin Oak RD over Branch of Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.