US Bridges

Sugarmill RD over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Lakeview Ct · Structure no. 201810AA0519001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarmill RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugarmill RD over Ten Mile Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2039. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSugarmill RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Lakeview Ct
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18106, -94.03907
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2016)
Projected traffic522 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugarmill RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugarmill RD over Ten Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sugarmill RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sugarmill RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarmill RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.