Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek Branch
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Texas · 1.65 MI N of FM 352 · Structure no. 111870AA0219007
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek Branch in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek Branch 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek Branch carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nine Bridge Road over Piney Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.