US Bridges

Sikes Road over East Coloma Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 1.2 MI SE of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290AA0550001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sikes Road over East Coloma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sikes Road over East Coloma Creek in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSikes Road
CrossesEast Coloma Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 550
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.54228, -96.72864
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sikes Road over East Coloma Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sikes Road over East Coloma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Sikes Road over East Coloma Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sikes Road over East Coloma Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sikes Road over East Coloma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.