US Bridges

SH 95 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 5.2 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140110032201010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,487
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over Big Sandy Creek in Bastrop 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 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 11,487 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,839 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 95
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location5.2 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 95
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26543, -97.3279
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,487 (2023)
Projected traffic18,839 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 95 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 11,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.