US Bridges

CR 164 (35400) over Branch of Sanders Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of FM 79 · Structure no. 011390AA0164001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 164 (35400) over Branch of Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 164 (35400) over Branch of Sanders Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 164 (35400)
CrossesBranch of Sanders Creek
Location1.8 MI N of FM 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.79146, -95.75511
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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 164 (35400) over Branch of Sanders Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 164 (35400) over Branch of Sanders 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 164 (35400) over Branch of Sanders Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 164 (35400) over Branch of Sanders Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 164 (35400) over Branch of Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.