US Bridges

Sand Country RD over Kitchens Creek

Good

Marion County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of SH 49 · Structure no. 191550AA0129001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Country RD over Kitchens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sand Country RD over Kitchens Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSand Country RD
CrossesKitchens Creek
Location3.0 MI N of SH 49
RouteCounty Highway 3104
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82664, -94.23279
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic22 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sand Country RD over Kitchens Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Country RD over Kitchens 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sand Country RD over Kitchens Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sand Country RD over Kitchens Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Country RD over Kitchens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.