US Bridges

CR 138 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of FM 777 · Structure no. 201220AA0272001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 138 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 138 over Big Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 138
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.10 MI SE of FM 777
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88274, -94.10127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic85 by 2035
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 138 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 138 over Big Sandy Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 138 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 138 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 138 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.