US Bridges

CO RD 462 over Sandy Fork

PoorPosted for load

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of CR 461 · Structure no. 130900AA0462001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 462 over Sandy Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD 462 over Sandy Fork in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 462
CrossesSandy Fork
Location0.25 MI E of CR 461
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6767, -97.47415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusEligible 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 462 over Sandy Fork built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 462 over Sandy Fork 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 462 over Sandy Fork carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 462 over Sandy Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 462 over Sandy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.