Sunnyside RD over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadRobertson County, Texas · 3.8 MI N of FM 979 · Structure no. 171980AA0134001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunnyside RD over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunnyside RD over Walnut Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunnyside RD over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunnyside RD over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Sunnyside RD over Walnut Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sunnyside RD over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Sunnyside RD over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.