US Bridges

Hofferek RD over Piney Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110AA0291010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hofferek RD over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hofferek RD over Piney 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHofferek RD
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of SH 304
RouteCounty Highway 291
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91768, -97.31304
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2015)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hofferek RD over Piney Creek built?

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

What condition is Hofferek RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hofferek RD over Piney Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hofferek RD over Piney Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hofferek RD over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.