US Bridges

Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 1.82 MI N of FM 352 · Structure no. 111870AA0219004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek is a steel other carrying Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1980, 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 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNine Bridge Road
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1.82 MI N of FM 352
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03693, -94.7329
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nine Bridge Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.