US Bridges

SH 14 over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 4.3 MI N of C/L · Structure no. 181750009302008

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 over Pin Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 14 over Pin Oak Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 95 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,560 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 14
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location4.3 MI N of C/L
RouteState Highway 14
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87847, -96.44372
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2020)
Projected traffic3,560 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 14 over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SH 14 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.