US Bridges

Pine Valley Loop over Piney Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of Spur 304 · Structure no. 140110AA0271001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Pine Valley Loop over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Valley Loop over Piney Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPine Valley Loop
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Spur 304
RouteCounty Highway 271
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96001, -97.31587
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Pine Valley Loop over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Valley Loop over Piney 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Valley Loop over Piney Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine Valley Loop over Piney Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Valley Loop over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.