US Bridges

Friar Road over Sandy Fork

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 130620AA0212002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friar Road over Sandy Fork is a concrete slab carrying Friar Road over Sandy Fork in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFriar Road
CrossesSandy Fork
Location1.95 MI E of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.08528, -97.19898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friar Road over Sandy Fork built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friar Road over Sandy Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Friar Road over Sandy Fork carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Friar Road over Sandy Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Friar Road over Sandy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.