US Bridges

FM 905 over Big Sandy Creek Rel

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 2.9 MI SE of Loop 286 · Structure no. 011390073003022

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 905 over Big Sandy Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 905 over Big Sandy Creek Rel in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,663 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 905
CrossesBig Sandy Creek Rel
Location2.9 MI SE of Loop 286
RouteState Highway 905
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60085, -95.47584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2020)
Projected traffic1,663 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 905 over Big Sandy Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 905 over Big Sandy Creek Rel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 905 over Big Sandy Creek Rel carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 905 over Big Sandy Creek Rel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 905 over Big Sandy Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.