Mill Creek RD over Sandy Creek
PoorAustin County, Texas · 4.05 MI N of FM 949 · Structure no. 130080AA0366007
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Creek RD over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek RD over Sandy Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.
It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Creek RD over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek RD over Sandy Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over Sandy Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mill Creek RD over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek RD over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.