CR 255 over East Sandy Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 130450AA0310001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 255 over East Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 255 over East Sandy 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 255 over East Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 255 over East 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 255 over East Sandy Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 255 over East Sandy Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 255 over East Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.