US Bridges

CR168(SANDY CR Rd) over Walnut Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.45 MI S of Bastrop C/L · Structure no. 140280AA0147001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR168(SANDY CR Rd) over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR168(SANDY CR Rd) over Walnut Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR168(SANDY CR Rd)
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.45 MI S of Bastrop C/L
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9495, -97.52942
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 CR168(SANDY CR Rd) over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR168(SANDY CR Rd) over Walnut 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 CR168(SANDY CR Rd) over Walnut Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR168(SANDY CR Rd) over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR168(SANDY CR Rd) over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.