FM 1520 over Lake Bob Sandlin
GoodCamp County, Texas · 4.15 MI NW of Lp 179 · Structure no. 190320123203009
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 750 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1520 over Lake Bob Sandlin is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1520 over Lake Bob Sandlin in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1520 over Lake Bob Sandlin built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1520 over Lake Bob Sandlin 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1520 over Lake Bob Sandlin carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 1520 over Lake Bob Sandlin?
The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1520 over Lake Bob Sandlin?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.