US Bridges

Nameless RD over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.30 MI NW of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142270AA1095001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nameless RD over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nameless RD over Big Sandy Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNameless RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.30 MI NW of FM 1431
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52407, -97.92647
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nameless RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nameless RD over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nameless RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nameless RD over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nameless RD over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.