US Bridges

Spanish Oaks Blvd over Pin Oak Crk Trib

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of Sierra DR · Structure no. 140280AA0058001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish Oaks Blvd over Pin Oak Crk Trib is a steel culvert carrying Spanish Oaks Blvd over Pin Oak Crk Trib in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSpanish Oaks Blvd
CrossesPin Oak Crk Trib
Location0.35 MI NE of Sierra DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78411, -97.71272
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Spanish Oaks Blvd over Pin Oak Crk Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanish Oaks Blvd over Pin Oak Crk Trib 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 Spanish Oaks Blvd over Pin Oak Crk Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spanish Oaks Blvd over Pin Oak Crk Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Spanish Oaks Blvd over Pin Oak Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.