US Bridges

CR 2029 over Quicksand Creek

Good

Newton County, Texas · 0.4 MI East of FM2626 · Structure no. 201760AA0687001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2029 over Quicksand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2029 over Quicksand Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 2029
CrossesQuicksand Creek
Location0.4 MI East of FM2626
RouteCounty Highway 2029
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85528, -93.68003
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2016)
Projected traffic131 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 CR 2029 over Quicksand Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2029 over Quicksand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2029 over Quicksand Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2029 over Quicksand Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2029 over Quicksand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.