US Bridges

Greak RD over Middle Sandy CR

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Colorado County, Texas · 0.25 MI E Lk Sheridan RD · Structure no. 130450AA0436001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greak RD over Middle Sandy CR is a concrete culvert carrying Greak RD over Middle Sandy CR in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreak RD
CrossesMiddle Sandy CR
Location0.25 MI E Lk Sheridan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52767, -96.65464
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Greak RD over Middle Sandy CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greak RD over Middle Sandy CR 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 Greak RD over Middle Sandy CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Greak RD over Middle Sandy CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Greak RD over Middle Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.