US Bridges

SH 105 over Sand Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 1.01 MI SW of FM 912 · Structure no. 172390031506036

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 105 over Sand Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 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 4,705 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.01 MI SW of FM 912
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28243, -96.23246
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,705 (2020)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 105 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 105 over Sand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Sand Creek carry?

About 4,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.