US Bridges

FM 1288 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of SH 59 · Structure no. 030390068108017

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1288 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1288 over Big Sandy Creek in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1288
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.0 MI N of SH 59
RouteState Highway 1288
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48851, -98.01874
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1288 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1288 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 FM 1288 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1288 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1288 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.