US Bridges

Old Sterling HWY over Chalk Creek

FairPosted for load

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.00 MI SE of FM 2034 · Structure no. 072260AA0404012

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
275 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sterling HWY over Chalk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Sterling HWY over Chalk Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 years old, older 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sterling HWY
CrossesChalk Creek
Location3.00 MI SE of FM 2034
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64367, -100.69086
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sterling HWY over Chalk Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Old Sterling HWY over Chalk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Sterling HWY over Chalk Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Sterling HWY over Chalk Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sterling HWY over Chalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.