US Bridges

Stidham RD over Sandy Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700AA1478052

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,251
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stidham RD over Sandy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stidham RD over Sandy Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesStidham RD
CrossesSandy Branch
Location1.0 MI W of FM 1314
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24752, -95.41147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,251 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Stidham RD over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stidham RD over Sandy Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stidham RD over Sandy Branch carry?

About 1,251 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stidham RD over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stidham RD over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.