US Bridges

Peters Chapel RD over Picnitt Creek

Poor

Harrison County, Texas · 2.5 MI SE of FM 1793 · Structure no. 191030AA0283001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Chapel RD over Picnitt Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peters Chapel RD over Picnitt Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3 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.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPeters Chapel RD
CrossesPicnitt Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of FM 1793
RouteCounty Highway 2108
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67431, -94.23563
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2013)
Projected traffic2 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Peters Chapel RD over Picnitt Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Chapel RD over Picnitt Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Peters Chapel RD over Picnitt Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Peters Chapel RD over Picnitt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Chapel RD over Picnitt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.