US Bridges

CR 175 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Lavaca C/L · Structure no. 130450AA0330001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 175 over Sandy Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Lavaca C/L
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36249, -96.57697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 175 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175 over Sandy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 175 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 175 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.