CO RD 189 over Sandies Creek
PoorPosted for loadGonzales County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 108 · Structure no. 130900AA0189001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 189 over Sandies Creek is a steel continuous other carrying CO RD 189 over Sandies Creek in Gonzales 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 189 over Sandies Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 189 over Sandies Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 189 over Sandies Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 189 over Sandies Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 189 over Sandies Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.