Sheppard Mott RD over Peyton Creek
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580AA0165003
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheppard Mott RD over Peyton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheppard Mott RD over Peyton Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheppard Mott RD over Peyton Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheppard Mott RD over Peyton 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sheppard Mott RD over Peyton Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sheppard Mott RD over Peyton Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sheppard Mott RD over Peyton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.