US Bridges

Sims LN / CR 171 over Peyton Creek

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580AA0168002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sims LN / CR 171 over Peyton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sims LN / CR 171 over Peyton Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSims LN / CR 171
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location3.00 MI E of SH 60
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89131, -95.90799
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sims LN / CR 171 over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sims LN / CR 171 over Peyton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sims LN / CR 171 over Peyton Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sims LN / CR 171 over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sims LN / CR 171 over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.