US Bridges

Pinedale RD over Crabbs Creek

Good

Walker County, Texas · 3.2 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 172360AA0117001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinedale RD over Crabbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinedale RD over Crabbs Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPinedale RD
CrossesCrabbs Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8132, -95.62093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinedale RD over Crabbs Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinedale RD over Crabbs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pinedale RD over Crabbs Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pinedale RD over Crabbs Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pinedale RD over Crabbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.