US Bridges

Anderson RD over Eagle Lake Creek

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of FM 102 · Structure no. 130450AA0201001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson RD over Eagle Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Anderson RD over Eagle Lake Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAnderson RD
CrossesEagle Lake Creek
Location0.25 MI SW of FM 102
RouteCounty Highway 285
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51289, -96.33608
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Anderson RD over Eagle Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson RD over Eagle Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson RD over Eagle Lake Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Anderson RD over Eagle Lake Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson RD over Eagle Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.