US Bridges

S Old Smithville over Pin Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 154 · Structure no. 130760AA0127001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Old Smithville over Pin Oak Creek is a steel other carrying S Old Smithville over Pin Oak Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Old Smithville
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location0.60 MI N of FM 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75407, -97.11913
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 S Old Smithville over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Old Smithville 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 S Old Smithville over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Old Smithville over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S Old Smithville over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.