CR 109 over Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFalls County, Texas · 0.95 MI SW of SH 6 · Structure no. 090740AA0293001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 109 over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 109 over Sandy Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 109 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 109 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 109 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is CR 109 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 109 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.