US Bridges

Krchnak RD over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 153 · Structure no. 140110AA0183002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krchnak RD over Pin Oak Creek is a steel other carrying Krchnak RD over Pin Oak Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKrchnak RD
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location1.6 MI N of FM 153
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05075, -97.07486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Krchnak RD over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krchnak 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 Krchnak RD over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Krchnak RD over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Krchnak RD over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.