US Bridges

SH 94 over Piney Creek Relief

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 2.85 MI SW of FM 358 · Structure no. 112280031902051

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,774
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 over Piney Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 94 over Piney Creek Relief in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 121 ft (36.9 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 Relief
Location2.85 MI SW of FM 358
RouteState Highway 94
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14318, -95.08491
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 over Piney Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 94 over Piney Creek Relief?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 over Piney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.