US Bridges

Washington Ave over Sand Creek Trib

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of SH 56 · Structure no. 010920AA0203001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Sand Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over Sand Creek Trib in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 694 vehicles a day, projected to reach 910 by 2027. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesSand Creek Trib
Location0.90 MI N of SH 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63831, -96.65872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2023)
Projected traffic910 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Washington Ave over Sand Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over Sand Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Sand Creek Trib carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Washington Ave over Sand Creek Trib?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Sand Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.