US Bridges

CO RD 394 over Pinoak Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 2546 · Structure no. 132410AA0537001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 394 over Pinoak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 394 over Pinoak Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCO RD 394
CrossesPinoak Creek
Location0.30 MI W of FM 2546
RouteCounty Highway 394
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28573, -96.45634
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 CO RD 394 over Pinoak Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 394 over Pinoak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 394 over Pinoak Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 394 over Pinoak Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 394 over Pinoak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.