Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadColorado County, Texas · 5.35 MI S of CR 163 · Structure no. 130450AA0453001
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.