US Bridges

SH 94 over Piney Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 3.05 MI SW of FM 358 · Structure no. 112280031902016

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,774
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 over Piney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 94 over Piney Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 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 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 94
CrossesPiney Creek
Location3.05 MI SW of FM 358
RouteState Highway 94
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14078, -95.08658
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2020)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 94 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 94 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 94 over Piney Creek carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.