Pony Express Drive over Piney Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110AA1659001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 555
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Pony Express Drive over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pony Express Drive over Piney Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pony Express Drive over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pony Express Drive 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 Pony Express Drive over Piney Creek carry?
About 555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pony Express Drive over Piney Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pony Express Drive over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.