US Bridges

Loop 286 SB over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 271 · Structure no. 011390169001023

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,278
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 286 SB over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 286 SB over Big Sandy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,278 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 286 SB
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.20 MI S of US 271
RouteState Highway 286
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63963, -95.50316
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,278 (2020)
Projected traffic4,660 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Loop 286 SB over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 286 SB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 286 SB over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Loop 286 SB over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 286 SB over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.