US Bridges

CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.3 NW of SH 60 · Structure no. 132410AA0207001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2 in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 207
CrossesSandy Branch #2
Location1.3 NW of SH 60
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44116, -96.08934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2 carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.