US Bridges

Abrego Lake DR over Sandpit Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 0.26 MI NE of US 181 · Structure no. 152470AA0009001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
211 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
1,011
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abrego Lake DR over Sandpit Creek is a steel culvert carrying Abrego Lake DR over Sandpit Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,011 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAbrego Lake DR
CrossesSandpit Creek
Location0.26 MI NE of US 181
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21353, -98.21867
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 Abrego Lake DR over Sandpit Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abrego Lake DR over Sandpit 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Abrego Lake DR over Sandpit Creek carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Abrego Lake DR over Sandpit Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Abrego Lake DR over Sandpit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.