CR 139 over Big Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJasper County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 777 · Structure no. 201220AA0291002
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 139 over Big Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 139 over Big Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 139 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 139 over Big Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 139 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is CR 139 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 139 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.