US Bridges

Old Masonic RD over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.34 MI E of Bs 36 · Structure no. 172390AA0188001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Masonic RD over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Masonic RD over Little Sandy Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Masonic RD
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.34 MI E of Bs 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18722, -96.40166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2022)
Projected traffic228 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Masonic RD over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Masonic RD over Little 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Masonic RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Masonic RD over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Masonic RD over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.