US Bridges

CR 14 over Hardys Sandy Creek

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 4.40 MI W of FM 530 · Structure no. 131430AA0522003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Hardys Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14 over Hardys Sandy Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesHardys Sandy Creek
Location4.40 MI W of FM 530
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26866, -96.77102
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 over Hardys Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 over Hardys Sandy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Hardys Sandy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 over Hardys Sandy Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 over Hardys Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.