Loop 286 NB over Big Sandy Creek
FairLamar County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 271 · Structure no. 011390169001020
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,123
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loop 286 NB over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 286 NB over Big Sandy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,123 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,665 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Loop 286 NB over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loop 286 NB 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Loop 286 NB over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 5,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Loop 286 NB over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Loop 286 NB over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.