Carmona Road over Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Texas · 3.1 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 111870AA0186002
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmona Road over Piney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmona Road over Piney Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmona Road over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Carmona Road over Piney 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Carmona Road over Piney Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Carmona Road over Piney Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Carmona Road over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.