US Bridges

CR 146 over Sand Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 2.8 MI E of FM 2620 · Structure no. 170940AA0381002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 146 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 146 over Sand Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 146
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.8 MI E of FM 2620
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74172, -95.86444
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 CR 146 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 146 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 146 over Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 146 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 146 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.