US Bridges

CR 196(ST Delight) over Pin Oak Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 4.4 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140110AA0196502

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 196(ST Delight) over Pin Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 196(ST Delight) over Pin Oak Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 196(ST Delight)
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location4.4 MI S of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15019, -97.1099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 196(ST Delight) over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 196(ST Delight) over Pin Oak 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 CR 196(ST Delight) over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 196(ST Delight) over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 196(ST Delight) over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.