US Bridges

FM 2781 over Piney Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 4.45 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 111140270701001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2781 over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2781 over Piney Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 2781
CrossesPiney Creek
Location4.45 MI S of SH 7
RouteState Highway 2781
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30036, -95.20383
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 2781 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2781 over Piney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2781 over Piney Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2781 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2781 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.