Shelby RD over Sandy Creek
GoodAustin County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 2502 · Structure no. 130080AA5167004
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelby RD over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shelby RD over Sandy Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shelby RD over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shelby RD over Sandy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Shelby RD over Sandy Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shelby RD over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shelby RD over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.