SH 59 over Big Sandy Creek
FairClay County, Texas · 1.9 MI NE of FM 1288 · Structure no. 030390023906016
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 668
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59 over Big Sandy Creek in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is SH 59 over Big Sandy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 59 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 668 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.