CR 14550 over Little Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadLamar County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 905 · Structure no. 011390AA0345001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 14550 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14550 over Little Sandy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 14550 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 14550 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does CR 14550 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is CR 14550 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 14550 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.