US Bridges

Freeman RD over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of FM 942 · Structure no. 111870AA0156001

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman RD over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Freeman RD over Sandy Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeman RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.7 MI S of FM 942
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.77978, -94.86499
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Freeman RD over Sandy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Freeman RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Freeman RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.