US Bridges

Vaughn LN over Sandy Creek

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 0.65 MI SE of FM 485 · Structure no. 171980B00505001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn LN over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vaughn LN over Sandy Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVaughn LN
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.65 MI SE of FM 485
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88353, -96.60977
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2012)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Vaughn LN over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn LN over Sandy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vaughn LN over Sandy Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn LN over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn LN over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.