US Bridges

CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 3.08 MI N of CO RD 322 · Structure no. 132410AA0324002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2 is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2 in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 207
CrossesSandy Branch #2
Location3.08 MI N of CO RD 322
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4479, -96.09182
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 207 over Sandy Branch #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.