Ripple LN over Sandy Creek
GoodAustin County, Texas · 1.6 MI NE of SH 109 · Structure no. 130080AA6540002
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ripple LN over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ripple LN over Sandy Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ripple LN over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ripple LN 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 Ripple LN over Sandy Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ripple LN over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ripple LN over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.