Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek
GoodWharton County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Bus 59 · Structure no. 132410AA0774001
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek 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 Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.