US Bridges

Anders RD over Maddox Creek

FairPosted for load

Sabine County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 112020AA0180001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anders RD over Maddox Creek is a steel other carrying Anders RD over Maddox Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAnders RD
CrossesMaddox Creek
Location0.65 MI NW of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48685, -93.93742
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anders RD over Maddox Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anders RD over Maddox 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 Anders RD over Maddox Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Anders RD over Maddox Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Anders RD over Maddox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.