US Bridges

Meadowlake DR over Sand Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 010920AA0424001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowlake DR over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowlake DR over Sand Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2027. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowlake DR
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.40 MI S of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65762, -96.67159
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowlake DR over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowlake DR 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 Meadowlake DR over Sand Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Meadowlake DR over Sand Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowlake DR over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.