US Bridges

FM 1519 over Lake Bob Sandlin

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 0.0 MI SE of Franklin C/L · Structure no. 190320268302005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1519 over Lake Bob Sandlin is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1519 over Lake Bob Sandlin in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2033. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 1519
CrossesLake Bob Sandlin
Location0.0 MI SE of Franklin C/L
RouteState Highway 1519
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01298, -95.15168
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2023)
Projected traffic890 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1519 over Lake Bob Sandlin built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1519 over Lake Bob Sandlin 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1519 over Lake Bob Sandlin carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1519 over Lake Bob Sandlin?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1519 over Lake Bob Sandlin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.