US Bridges

Enchanted Rock RD over Sandy Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of RM 965 · Structure no. 140870PW6119001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Enchanted Rock RD over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Enchanted Rock RD over Sandy Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEnchanted Rock RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.2 MI W of RM 965
RouteState Lands Road 145
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49646, -98.82136
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2012)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState 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 Enchanted Rock RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enchanted Rock RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Enchanted Rock RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Enchanted Rock RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Enchanted Rock RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.