US Bridges

E Parker RD over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of FM 154 · Structure no. 130760AA0123001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Parker RD over Pin Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Parker RD over Pin Oak Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Parker RD
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location0.60 MI E of FM 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76943, -97.09146
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E Parker RD over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Parker RD over Pin Oak 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Parker RD over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is E Parker RD over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E Parker RD over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.