US Bridges

Sandune RD over Woodards Spring CR

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of SH 146 · Structure no. 201460C00670001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
272
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandune RD over Woodards Spring CR is a prestressed concrete other carrying Sandune RD over Woodards Spring CR in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandune RD
CrossesWoodards Spring CR
Location0.8 MI NE of SH 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09162, -94.76308
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2016)
Projected traffic380 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandune RD over Woodards Spring CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandune RD over Woodards Spring CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sandune RD over Woodards Spring CR carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandune RD over Woodards Spring CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sandune RD over Woodards Spring CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.