Piano Bridge Road over East Navidad River
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of End FM 615 · Structure no. 130760AA0189001
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piano Bridge Road over East Navidad River is a steel truss - thru carrying Piano Bridge Road over East Navidad River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 125 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Piano Bridge Road over East Navidad River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Piano Bridge Road over East Navidad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Piano Bridge Road over East Navidad River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Piano Bridge Road over East Navidad River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Piano Bridge Road over East Navidad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.