US Bridges

Fannin St. over Sparrow Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 160890B00105001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fannin St. over Sparrow Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Fannin St. over Sparrow Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFannin St.
CrossesSparrow Creek
Location0.05 MI E of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66478, -97.38706
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2015)
Projected traffic800 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fannin St. over Sparrow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fannin St. over Sparrow Creek 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 Fannin St. over Sparrow Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fannin St. over Sparrow Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fannin St. over Sparrow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.