US Bridges

Jewell LN over Sandy Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Knight RD · Structure no. 010920AA0847001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell LN over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewell LN over Sandy Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJewell LN
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Knight RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.74385, -96.91567
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewell LN over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewell LN over Sandy Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jewell LN over Sandy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Jewell LN over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jewell LN over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.