US Bridges

SH 164 over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 4.0 MI NW of FM 80 · Structure no. 170820041305021

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Pin Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 164 over Pin Oak Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location4.0 MI NW of FM 80
RouteState Highway 164
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49706, -96.28475
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2020)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 164 over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SH 164 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 164 over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 164 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.