US Bridges

Piano Bridge RD over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 1383 · Structure no. 130760AA0189002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piano Bridge RD over Rocky Creek is a steel other carrying Piano Bridge RD over Rocky 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPiano Bridge RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.35 MI W of FM 1383
RouteCounty Highway 480
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72852, -96.83953
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2036
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piano Bridge RD over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Piano Bridge RD over Rocky 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 Piano Bridge RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Piano Bridge RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Piano Bridge RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.