US Bridges

Cemetery RD over Sand Hollow

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 1.30 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 160890AA0068001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery RD over Sand Hollow is a steel culvert carrying Cemetery RD over Sand Hollow in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCemetery RD
CrossesSand Hollow
Location1.30 MI NW of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71074, -97.25067
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Cemetery RD over Sand Hollow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery RD over Sand Hollow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery RD over Sand Hollow carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery RD over Sand Hollow?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery RD over Sand Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.