US Bridges

Oak Hill Cemetery over Piney Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of FM 2336 · Structure no. 140110AA0361002

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Cemetery over Piney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oak Hill Cemetery over Piney Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 6 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Hill Cemetery
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of FM 2336
RouteCounty Highway 361
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22206, -97.26287
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Hill Cemetery over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Cemetery over Piney 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 Oak Hill Cemetery over Piney Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Hill Cemetery over Piney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Cemetery over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.