US Bridges

CO RD 132 over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Gonzales County, Texas · 4.05 MI E of CR 120 · Structure no. 130900AA0132001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 132 over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 132 over Sugar Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 132
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4.05 MI E of CR 120
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40293, -97.63296
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CO RD 132 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 132 over Sugar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 132 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 132 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 132 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.