US Bridges

Washington Ave over Sand Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of FM 1417 · Structure no. 010920AA0203002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,142
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over Sand Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 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 1,142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 910 by 2027. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.50 MI W of FM 1417
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64235, -96.64846
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,142 (2023)
Projected traffic910 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over Sand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,142 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Washington Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.