US Bridges

CR 13550 over Little Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lamar County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 905 · Structure no. 011390AA0344001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13550 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 13550 over Little Sandy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13550
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.9 MI E of FM 905
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56911, -95.43449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13550 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13550 over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13550 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 13550 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13550 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.