US Bridges

FM 1116 over Sandies Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 130900057304020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1116 over Sandies Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1116 over Sandies Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 931 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1116
CrossesSandies Creek
Location0.85 MI NE of US 87
RouteState Highway 1116
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26083, -97.55844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2023)
Projected traffic833 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1116 over Sandies Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1116 over Sandies 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1116 over Sandies Creek carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1116 over Sandies Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1116 over Sandies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.