US Bridges

FM 2814 over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 5.25 MI E of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900282801001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2814 over Pin Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2814 over Pin Oak Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2814
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location5.25 MI E of SH 97
RouteState Highway 2814
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60306, -97.27436
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 FM 2814 over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2814 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2814 over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2814 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2814 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.